R-Map Research Fellow

Fixed Term until 31/01/2027

The role

We are excited to invite applications for a Research Fellow to work on and support the Horizon Europe R-Map project funded by the European Commission and UKRI. The position will be based at SHTM in the Surrey Business School. You will be part of a team in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with a strong international reputation.  This is a fixed term position for up to 21 months.

The main focus of the project is to conduct comprehensive research focusing on the socio-economic and spatial effects of remote working arrangements within the R-Map project in collaboration with colleagues in academia, policy-making and industry. Therefore, the ideal applicant will have a strong background in socio-economic and spatial analysis, as well as in analysing large surveys and evaluating forecasting scenarios. The successful applicant will be an important member of an international research team focused on understanding the effects of remote working arrangements in Surrey, the UK and internationally to inform relevant policies.

About you

The successful applicant will be based at the world-leading SHTM in Surrey Business School (SBS) and will have the opportunity to interact with other leading researchers in SBS and the Future of Work Research Centre. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in industry and some national/overseas travel may be required.

In addition to the post salary, the successful applicant will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, attractive research environments, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, the University of Surrey benefit packages include pension, childcare assistance and discounted membership t the University sports facilities.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  The University of Surrey is located at our beautiful leafy campus in Guildford, just 35 minutes from London by rail and benefits from excellent rail, air and road connections.

How to apply

To please submit your CV and a Cover Letter up to 2 pages

For an informal discussion or further details, please contact:

Dr Nikolas Thomopoulos – N.Thomopoulos@surrey.ac.uk  

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply ' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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