Research Fellow in Geography (University of Sussex)

About the role The Climate Science and Society group at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly talented and motivated researcher to join our project “strengthening Pastoral livelihoods in the African Greater horn through Effective anticipatory action (PASSAGE)”. Funded through the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) programme, the project aims to enhance operational early warning and anticipatory action systems for drought risk in pastoralist livelihood systems across Greater Horn of Africa to enhance climate-resilient and sustainable livelihoods, especially for the most vulnerable. In this exciting role you will be working with our academic, civil society, government, and business partners in the region and engage with a wide network of stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and develop novel approaches in analysing satellite-based earth observation data and a vast array of climate and socio-economic data to model the cascading risk of natural hazards that are impact pastoralist communities in the region. The outstanding impact of the research done at the Department of Geography has been recognized to world leading and internationally excellent. Your work within PASSAGE will also have high potential to lead toward substantial impact on the ground. Additionally, within the School of Global Studies you will be part of a diverse and vibrant community of academics and researchers who work passionately for a more sustainable, just, and inclusive world. About you Ideally, you will have a degree in geospatial data science or equivalent with experience in handling large geospatial and socio-economic datasets and developing advanced machine learning models. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will communicate clearly with the team, line management, and stakeholders. About our Division We are a global hub at the heart of Sussex University. Our engaged research and critical pedagogy addresses the most pressing global issues of our times – global social justice, environmental change and climate justice, war and peace, migration, global health, human rights, identity, and inequality. Our mission is to generate transformative research and real-world teaching that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to work towards a fairer, safer, more sustainable and more inclusive world. We are committed to inspiring and curiosity-driven teaching and research that strives to find creative solutions for the social, environmental, economic and political poly-crisis facing the world today. Global Studies stands out for its interdisciplinarity across our departments, courses and research centres; our ambitious global outlook; and our decolonising, anti-racist and reparative justice approaches to teaching, research and civic engagement. Please find further information regarding the School of Global Studies. Why work here Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion Further Key Information Please contact Dr Pedram Rowhani (p.rowhani@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page. Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Benefits The benefits that you will receive from day one: Hybrid Working, Generous pension scheme, Purchase additional Annual Leave through our Scheme for a great home and work life balance, Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region, Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan, Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing. Location Brighton, UK Hours 37.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Salary Grade 7. Starting at £ 37,999 to £ 45,163 per annum, pro rata if part time. Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Attachments Job_Description_Ref_40202.pdf If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

About the role

The Climate Science and Society group at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly talented and motivated researcher to join our project “strengthening Pastoral livelihoods in the African Greater horn through Effective anticipatory action (PASSAGE)”. Funded through the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) programme, the project aims to enhance operational early warning and anticipatory action systems for drought risk in pastoralist livelihood systems across Greater Horn of Africa to enhance climate-resilient and sustainable livelihoods, especially for the most vulnerable.

In this exciting role you will be working with our academic, civil society, government, and business partners in the region and engage with a wide network of stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and develop novel approaches in analysing satellite-based earth observation data and a vast array of climate and socio-economic data to model the cascading risk of natural hazards that are impact pastoralist communities in the region.

The outstanding impact of the research done at the Department of Geography has been recognized to world leading and internationally excellent. Your work within PASSAGE will also have high potential to lead toward substantial impact on the ground. Additionally, within the School of Global Studies you will be part of a diverse and vibrant community of academics and researchers who work passionately for a more sustainable, just, and inclusive world.

About you

Ideally, you will have a degree in geospatial data science or equivalent with experience in handling large geospatial and socio-economic datasets and developing advanced machine learning models. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will communicate clearly with the team, line management, and stakeholders.

About our Division

We are a global hub at the heart of Sussex University. Our engaged research and critical pedagogy addresses the most pressing global issues of our times – global social justice, environmental change and climate justice, war and peace, migration, global health, human rights, identity, and inequality. Our mission is to generate transformative research and real-world teaching that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to work towards a fairer, safer, more sustainable and more inclusive world.

We are committed to inspiring and curiosity-driven teaching and research that strives to find creative solutions for the social, environmental, economic and political poly-crisis facing the world today. Global Studies stands out for its interdisciplinarity across our departments, courses and research centres; our ambitious global outlook; and our decolonising, anti-racist and reparative justice approaches to teaching, research and civic engagement.

Please find further information regarding the School of Global Studies.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Dr Pedram Rowhani (p.rowhani@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Benefits

The benefits that you will receive from day one: Hybrid Working, Generous pension scheme, Purchase additional Annual Leave through our Scheme for a great home and work life balance, Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region, Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan, Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.