Research Fellow - JUST STREETS Project (50075734)

Research Fellow - JUST STREETS Project (50075734)

Research Fellow - JUST STREETS Project (50075734)

• LocationsLocations: Central London Locations is a required field
• DepartmentsDepartments: School of Architecture and Cities Departments is a required field
• Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:Fixed Term
• Advertising SalarySalary Details:£47,732 - £52,867 per annum (Incl. LWA)

• About The Post

• This post is full‑time, working 35 hours per week, and is a fixed‑term maternity cover until 30 June 2027.

  Are you passionate about creating fairer, healthier and more sustainable streets? Would you like your research to help shape mobility policy and practice across Europe?

  The University of Westminster is a leading modern university with a strong commitment to research, innovation and real-world impact. The School of Architecture + Cities brings together expertise in planning, transport, sustainability and the built environment to address contemporary urban challenges.

  We are seeking a Research Fellow to join the Horizon Europe-funded 'JUST STREETS Project' (Mobility Justice for All: Framing Safer, Healthier and Happier Streets).

  You will join an international team working with researchers, cities and communities across Europe to promote more inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. As the project enters its final stage, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research with real-world impact.

  You will support research, impact evaluation, stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities, helping to deliver the final phase of this major Horizon Europe project.

  This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to an internationally recognised research project.
  • Work with leading academic, policy and city partners across Europe.
  • Support research that helps inform policy and practice.
  • Help maximise the project's impact and long-term legacy.
  • Develop your experience within a collaborative international research environment.

  You will hold a PhD, or be close to completion, in a relevant discipline such as Transport Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Sustainability, Social Sciences or a related field. Equivalent research experience will also be considered.

  You will bring:

  • Experience of delivering high-quality research.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Experience of producing research outputs for a range of audiences.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and international environment.
  • An interest in sustainable mobility, social justice and urban transformation.

  Experience of externally funded research projects, stakeholder engagement, impact evaluation or knowledge exchange activities would be advantageous.

  If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to research that supports more equitable, sustainable and people-centred streets, we would welcome your application.

• About You

• Additional Information

• At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

  We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

  The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

  Closing date: 11.59pm on 15 November 2026. Interviews likely to be held on a date to be confirmed. Administrative Contact: [email protected]

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