University of Stirling Hiring Urban Planning Research Fellows
- Country:United Kingdom
- Organisation:University of Stirling – FORTH20 Local Policy Innovation Partnership (UKRI)
- Last date to Apply: 02/12/2025
Job Fields and Important Details
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | Research Fellow (Grade 7 & Grade 8) |
| Organisation | University of Stirling – FORTH20 Local Policy Innovation Partnership (UKRI) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Stirling / Forth Water Basin Region (UK-based work required) |
| No of Vacancies | 5 Positions Available |
| Project Name | FORTH20 – Integrated Research on Water, Policy, Innovation & Communities (UK Research and Innovation – Local Policy Innovation Partnership) |
| Skills and Qualifications | Grade 7: Grade 8 (Senior Level): Desirable (Grade 7 & 8): |
| Experience | Grade 7: Early–mid career researchers Grade 8: Established independent researchers with leadership experience |
| Salary | Grade 7: £38,784 – £46,049 p.a. (pro-rata), Grade 8: £47,389 – £56,535 p.a. (pro-rata) |
Organisation Details
The University of Stirling is part of a major UKRI-funded Local Policy Innovation Partnership (FORTH20), working with Scottish Government, Scottish Water, SEPA, and regional communities. The project focuses on policy innovation, environmental value, community wellbeing, water governance, and cross-sector collaboration across the Forth Water Basin.
Job Description
The Research Fellows will support and lead (depending on grade) the delivery phase of FORTH20, focusing on:
• Conducting new research using mixed methods (qualitative, quantitative, systematic reviews)
• Analysing policy processes, bottlenecks, and opportunities for water-related policy change
• Supporting or leading Innovation/Policy Challenge Labs
• Working with stakeholders across government, communities, businesses, and environmental bodies
• Producing high-quality outputs: reports, journal articles, blogs, presentations
• Co-producing insights on:
o Policy change & governance
o Cross-industry innovation
o Community storytelling & cultural-water heritage
o Value-frameworks for water (economic, environmental, social, emotional)
o Place-based wellbeing approaches (‘blue spaces’)
• Managing multiple research priorities and deadlines
• Representing FORTH20 within the UKRI LPIP network
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How to Apply
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- Last date to Apply: 02/12/2025
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