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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Policy Analyst (Climate Governance and Public Participation)

Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance

This post is fixed term for 24 months with a possibility of extension subject to funding

The Grantham Research Institute is a world-leading centre for the study of the economics and social sciences of climate change and other global environmental problems, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to work in collaboration with Dr.Alina Averchenkova and the institute’s other staff as part of the project ‘Strengthening democratic governance for climate transitions’ (RETOOL) funded under the Horizon Europe focusing on the role of deliberative public participation, such as climate assemblies, and independent advisory bodies. The post-holder will collaborate with RETOOL project partners at several European Universities and support coordination of the project and contribute to other projects on climate governance across the institute through a range of policy analysis and research activities, including literature reviews, case studies, horizon-scanning, workshops, and bi-lateral engagements. The post holder will also contribute to the publications of policy reports and academic papers.

Candidates will have a postgraduate degree in political science, environmental policy, sociology or a related field by the post start date, alongside substantive work experience on climate policy or deliberative democracy. In addition, the post holder will have a good understanding of and demonstrated experience in analysing climate change policies and/or public participation processes, including experience in undertaking literature reviews, applied research and policy analysis. They will have strong project management skills and ability to work with and coordinate multiple partners across Europe, have experience of writing for and engaging with policy audiences and strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality policy analysis in a timely manner, including ability to analyse and research complex ideas and apply appropriate methodologies.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.