Lecturer in Risk Perception and Communication London, England
Job description
About us
About UCL IRDR The UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) inspires innovation and evidence-based practice focused on improving disaster risk reduction (DRR) through our research, education, and partnerships. This creates a better life for many people by reducing the negative impacts of disasters. The IRDR is an exciting cross-UCL department, which leads research, knowledge exchange and teaching in the fields of risk and disaster reduction and humanitarian action. It produces world-leading research in disaster risk reduction through a multidisciplinary perspective for the long-term benefit of humanity. The IRDR provides a focus for UCL’s disaster risk reduction activities through its promotion of novel multidisciplinary research and translation into practice and aims to assume a role of leadership both in the UK and internationally. The IRDR is an academic department in the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, but works across all UCL’s faculties, and contributes to UCL’s Grand Challenges. The IRDR runs two taught masters’ programmes (MSc) in Risk, Disaster and Resilience and Risk and Disaster Science, a Master of Research (MRes) programme in Disaster Risk Reduction, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Global Humanitarian Studies. All our programmes are cross-disciplinary with diverse student cohorts from different disciplines, sectors, and parts of the world.
About the role
The main purpose of the role is to carry out research, teaching and administration within the IRDR, especially the areas related to risk perception and/or risk communication but also across the wider field of risk and disaster reduction. This is a full-time open-ended position appointment will be made at Lecturer (Grade 8). Please refer to full job description for more details and responsibilities. Applications should include: 1. A supporting document outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the essential criteria 2. A curriculum vitae (including list of publications) and the names and contact details of three referees Please note that we may seek references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
About you
The post holder should hold a PhD and have excellent interdisciplinary and intersectional knowledge of risk perception and/or communication. They should have a track record of high-quality research in themes related to risk perception and/or communication. This may include as examples (but is not restricted to), effective public understanding of risk, communicating statistical evidence, efficacy of warnings, quantifying risk perception, psychology of risk understanding, risk perception from a behavioural science perspective, visualising hazard and/or risk, measuring efficacy of risk education, or measuring efficacy of risk communication initiatives. They should have teaching experience and the ability to deliver public presentations, as well as the ability to write clearly for a range of audiences. They should be committed to high quality research, teaching, and fostering a positive learning environment for students and collaborative working environment for staff.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/ A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for this vacancy click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof Joanna Faure Walker ([email protected]). If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR team at [email protected].
