Research Fellow (0.5 FTE)
Join UCL's Department of Political Science to advance transparency in government evaluation.
Best for:Best for researchers with a strong background in political science and open science practices.
Overview
The UCL Department of Political Science is seeking a Research Fellow for the STRIPES project, which focuses on enhancing transparency in UK government evaluation practices. The successful candidate will engage in mapping current evaluation methods, conducting interviews, and organizing workshops to implement transparency recommendations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence public policy through research and collaboration with government officials. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to academic publications based on their findings.
What you'll do
- Lead the mapping of evaluation practices across UK Government departments.
- Conduct interviews with evaluation leads and administer a large-scale survey.
- Organize and facilitate workshops for central evaluation teams.
- Support departments in implementing transparency recommendations.
- Co-author transparency case studies and a policy brief summarizing project findings.
- Collaborate with project leads to produce an academic article on open science practices.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Political Science or a related field
Language: English; proficiency in academic writing and communication
Instruction: English
Publications: Co-authorship of at least one academic article
- Strong understanding of open science principles and practices
- Knowledge of quantitative impact evaluation methods
- Experience conducting interviews in political or governmental contexts
- Ability to communicate effectively with professional audiences
- Open to applicants with a PhD or equivalent professional experience in government or public policy
- Immediate start or as soon as possible
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-07
Interested candidates should apply through the provided application link. Ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- 3 reference letters
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