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Loughborough University London
Full-Time, Fixed Term for 9 months
London Weighting Allowance of £3,656 per annum (pro-rata)
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the final year of Becoming Regenerative, a UKRI-funded research project exploring regenerative innovation across design, entrepreneurship and wider systems of change.
The role will focus on design research for policy, research synthesis and policy influence, working with the project's existing research to develop insights, outputs and opportunities for wider impact. You will be working with Principal Investigator, Dr Ida Telalbasic (PI) (Loughborough University London) and the Co-Investigator, Dr Delfina Fantini van Ditmar (Royal College of Art).
About you
We are looking for someone with strong research, analytical and writing skills, and an interest in design research and policy influence. Experience or knowledge in areas such as regenerative design, speculative approaches, systems change, policy research, data visualisation or interdisciplinary research would be valuable.
A PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline would be essential.
Key responsibilities
Working arrangements
The position is advertised as full-time for nine months. We are open to considering part-time arrangements depending on the availability, skills and experience of candidates.
The role will be based at Loughborough University London, with hybrid working and attendance at project activities and events as required.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 12 October 2026
Interviews: week commencing 19 October 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.