We often have calls for post-doctoral research projects where researchers work directly with the Scottish Government with the aim of informing their policies.
Details on any open opportunities can be found in our research calls page. Please be aware that these postdoc projects must be supported by a UK academic institution.
Current opportunities
- Assessing the socio-economic benefits of Nature Networks – 8-month post-doctoral research opportunity to support Scottish Government colleagues in the development of a wider evidence base for Nature Networks. Closing 18 July.
- Impact of ‘People and Place’ active and sustainable travel programme – 7-month post-doctoral research opportunity to support Transport Scotland (TS) colleagues in mapping the evidence-base that can be used to develop a pragmatic but robust methodology to assess modal shift to active travel as a result of the ‘People and Place’ programme. Closing 31 July.
Info webinar and FAQs
Anne Marte Bergseng, ClimateXChange Programme Manager, and Dr Sarah Govan, Project Manager, hosted a webinar on 21 May providing further information about the post-doctoral research projects, including how to bid for them and answering general questions from attendees.
We have updated our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page with issues discussed during the webinar and the recording is available below and on our YouTube channel.
Being a postdoc with ClimateXChange
Our postdoctoral research opportunities enable researchers to build long-term relationships with policymakers and to develop communications and engagement expertise.
ClimateXChange provides development into the policy process and effective research communication to policymakers.
Three post-doctoral researchers have been working with us for several months. If you would like to know more about what it is like being a postdoc with ClimateXChange, listen to the following podcast interviews or read the respective blog posts with them.
In Policy, diet and climate in Scotland, Dr Nick Nash discusses his CXC research on policymaking around climate and diet in Scotland.
In Evidence on peatlands for policymaking, Dr Rosie Everett speaks about how this type of wetlands could help tackle climate change while securing economic growth in Scotland.
In Evidence for healthy soils policymaking, Dr Sarah Buckingham on the importance of healthy soils for developing climate change policies.
Note: This page has been updated to include new opportunities and information on the 21 May webinar.