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Ref Number B04-07339 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04) 07-May-2026 About us The Bartlett School of Environment Energy and Resources provides a collaborative and flexible environment for its four Institutes to share knowledge and resources between the School’s shared problem domains of Energy, Environment, Resources and Heritage. The Institute of Sustainable Resources generates knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and the net-zero targets through innovative research across the topics of resource efficiency, circular economy, eco-innovation, and low carbon societies. About the role The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have the primary responsibility for developing a state-of-the-art Subnational Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model for the UK, with a particular focus on distributional impacts and the introduction of emerging economic activities beyond standard national accounting classifications. This post is available from 01June 2026 and is funded for 24 months in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk. If you have specific questions about the role please contact Alvaro Calzadilla, a.calzadilla@ucl.ac.uk. UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. About you The ideal candidate will be highly quantitative and analytical, with proven experience in constructing Social Accounting Matrices and developing CGE models. The candidate should also have excellent skills in household survey and data analysis using Stata or Python, as well as a good knowledge of circular economy and supply chain analysis. What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
