Research Fellow - Brunel Centre

This exciting opportunity at the Brunel Centre -Bristol involves joining a groundbreaking initiative at the forefront of regional economic research and development. Located at the University of the West of England, you will play a pivotal role as a Research Fellow in shaping the Centre’s mission to provide cutting-edge data and insights to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the West of England.

Embedded in a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol, the University of Bath, and Futures West, the Centre will serve as a vital hub for economic analysis and policy innovation. Your work will involve leveraging advanced data analysis tools, working in trusted research environments, to generate real-time and long-term insights on critical regional challenges, including productivity, innovation, wellbeing and sustainable development.

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. With access to state-of-the-art research facilities, you will contribute to high-quality publications, shape regional policy discourse, and explore innovative approaches to economic analysis. This is a rare chance to advance your research career while making a tangible impact on sustainable and inclusive regional growth and policymaking.

About you

We are looking for committed researchers with a passion for applying innovative methodologies to tackle complex economic issues. You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant discipline and possess advanced expertise in one or more areas such as quantitative methods, spatial analysis, labour market dynamics, innovation, wellbeing, sustainability and input-output modelling.

You thrive in collaborative environments and have the communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. Proficiency in managing research projects and working with secure data environments is essential. Additionally, your ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and secure research funding will distinguish you.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both intellectual challenge and the chance to drive regional development, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of economic policy in the West of England.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Damian on 0117 328 7140 or email: damian2.whittard@uwe.ac.uk

This is a fixed-term post for 3 years, and is full-time working on a 1.0 FTE contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

We may be able to endorse international candidates without current right to work in the UK to obtain a Global Talent Visa (Endorsed Funder route) to take up this post.

Candidates without current Right to Work in the UK who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

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