Research Fellow (Environmental Sustainability Learning and Engagement Lead) at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham Dubai

Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new state-of-the-art campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.

Background

The Research Fellow (RF) will play an important role in the University of Birmingham Dubai’s project on increasing capacity, and research led teaching, in sustainability education in UAE Schools. This 18-month project is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office through their UAE embassy.  This project will equip school students in the UAE with the knowledge and skills required to engage and advocate for environmental sustainability through individual and community behavioural change. This project will also engage with industry and government to ascertain what green skills are required in the regional labour market and how schools can further engage in this area. 

Role Summary

This is a Dubai – based role for 12 months commencing early April 2024 until completion of the project at the end of March 2025. The Research Fellow will provide overall project facilitation – working closely with UAE schools and relevant industry/government organisations and the wider project team at the University of Birmingham (Dubai and Edgbaston campuses) – to ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within budget.

Main Duties

• Liaise with Schools/programmes engaged with sustainability research across both UoB campuses
• Lead on school events to be held on and off the UoB Dubai campus
• Lead on the production of sustainability teaching materials for schools
• Work with industry partners to identify key areas in the Green Skills gap
• Support any other outreach activities that will take place during the project

Person Specification

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) in a subject cogent to a sustainability discipline or possess relevant professional experience. 
• Knowledge of sustainability issues, especially those impacting on the UAE region
• Experience in developing and managing the preparation, planning and delivering of learning programmes both formally and informally including aspects of online and digital delivery
• Knowledge of the UAE education sector and its delivery incorporating creativity, innovation best practice and current policy

DBS required 

Pre-employment DBS

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.

For informal enquiries, please contact John Round j.round@bham.ac.uk or Rebecca Keogh r.keogh.3@bham.ac.uk 

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