Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

. Join STARPOL (Socio-Social Thermal Justice, A new analytics model for navigating polycrises), a £1.18m UKRI-funded project .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,885 - £49,798 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Architecture or Design with a focus on Thermal (In)Justice, utilizing design software for high-quality research and engaging stakeholder audiences through effective visual communication and exhibition design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Architecture Or DesignDesign Software ProficiencyResearch And Design Approaches For Thermal (In)JusticeExhibition Design For Multiple AudiencesCollaborative Skills

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Hard Skills

Research MethodsCo-Design ApproachesVisualisation TechniquesData AnalysisExhibition Design

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Thermal InjusticeInterdisciplinary CollaborationStakeholder EngagementArchitectureEngineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join STARPOL (Socio-Social Thermal Justice, A new analytics model for navigating polycrises), a £1.18m UKRI-funded project
Examine architectural, engineering, genetic and psychological determinants of thermal injustice in housing
Work with an interdisciplinary team and internationally leading experts across architecture, design, engineering, psychology, law and genetics
Collaborate with industry experts across sectors
Conduct relevant research and design and co-design activities
Visualise and disseminate disciplinary and interdisciplinary insights
Design and co-design outputs to engage stakeholder audiences using data and emerging findings
Develop exhibition designs for multiple audiences
Liaise with architecture and engineering stakeholders to engage, facilitate and evaluate new tools, products or processes
Collaborate with the Universities of Strathclyde, Bath, Edinburgh and Oxford
Travel to Bath, Oxford and Strathclyde as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD (or to be completed within 3 months) in Architecture or Design
Experience in using design software to produce outputs
Expertise in relevant research and design and co-design approaches and research methods relating to Thermal (In)Justice
Expertise in visualising and disseminating different types of disciplinary and interdisciplinary insights
Strong collaborative skills, demonstrated through an adaptable and professional approach
Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrable experience of high-quality research in the area of the related project
Proven experience of design and co-design for inspiring and engaging a stakeholder audience, based on data and emerging findings
Evidence of exhibition design engaging with multiple audiences
Experience of liaising with architecture and engineering stakeholders to engage, facilitate and help evaluate new tools, products or processes
Right to work in the UK
Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive staff benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined benefits pension scheme
Wide range of staff discounts
Family-friendly initiatives
Flexible work options
Diverse and vibrant international community
Creative, challenging and rewarding place to work