Universal College Bangladesh (UCB)
Senior Climate Researcher (visiting): (Professor/Associate/Asst. Professor)

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) is Bangladesh’s premier transnational education and research institute and Monash College’s exclusive partner in Bangladesh. Monash University is ranked #57 globally (QS 2023 rankings). Universal College Bangladesh is the only educational institution offered global triple accreditation destination degrees in Bangladesh.

With an objective to spearhead research projects in the subcontinent, Universal College Bangladesh is proud to announce its inaugural climate research project with funding from a global Big 6 consulting firm.

For this research project having a duration of 6 months to 1 year, we require one visiting Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor for immediate engagement on visiting basis.

Position Description

The selected candidate will have to

  • Conduct fundamental research on climate action research. It can a new topic or an extended study of the existing one.
  • Submit interim update and final report.
  • Publish the work in a top-ranked peer reviewed journal.

Duration

Six months to one year starting immediately.

Who should apply?

This will be a part-time engagement. Academicians who are working in universities and are passionate about climate change are encouraged to apply. Having a PhD qualification is a must.

Eligibility criteria

  • The candidate must have a PhD qualification
  • Hold Assistant Professor or above position at university level
  • Have research track record on climate research or related sustainability topics

Remuneration/research fellowship

  • The grant and research fellowship will be based on the selected candidate’s research proposal and assessment by our funding partner Big 6 consulting firm.

Interested candidates should immediately apply with their updated curriculum vitae and a cover letter mentioning their past research on climate/related areas. IMP: No research proposal is required at this stage; it will be requested post the initial shortlisting.

Email to send CVs: career@ucbbd.org
Last date of application: 15 September 2022