Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid working, Edinburgh-based)Organisation: University of Edinburgh – Edinburgh Earth Initiative & School of EngineeringDepartment: Social Responsibility and SustainabilityContract Type: Fixed-termDuration: 6 monthsWorking Pattern: Part-time, 9 hours per weekGrade: UE05Salary: £29,588–£33,951 per annum pro rata (£16.21–£18.60 per hour) Overview of the Opportunity The University of Edinburgh is seeking a postgraduate-level Earth Fellow to support the Failure Modes of Engineering (FeME) Network, a global initiative dedicated to reimagining engineering practices to better serve society. FeME promotes inclusive, resilient, and adaptive engineering approaches that respond to the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, while amplifying the voices of women and underrepresented groups. The Earth Fellow: Climate Challenge Impact will play a key role in transforming the outputs of the FeME Climate Challenge event into structured, accessible, and meaningful insights. The position focuses on organising, cleaning, and synthesising both quantitative and qualitative data generated through the event, ensuring that diverse perspectives are accurately represented and ethically handled. The Fellow’s work will directly inform evaluation, communications, and research activities, contributing to climate-conscious engineering education and practice. About the Earth Fellows Programme Earth Fellows are part of the University of Edinburgh’s wider response to the global climate emergency. Fellows work on individual and collaborative projects aligned with the Edinburgh Earth Initiative’s mission to advance research-led impact, innovation, engagement, and teaching related to climate change and sustainability. As part of the programme, Fellows benefit from: Access to co-working space within a vibrant academic environment Opportunities for networking and professional development Engagement with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, students, and professional staff Exposure to partnerships and solutions addressing climate change at a global scale Key Responsibilities The Earth Fellow will contribute to the FeME Climate Challenge through a combination of data management, analysis, and reporting activities. Core responsibilities include: Data Organisation and Analysis Clean, sort, and organise data from event participants, sessions, and transcriptions Ensure consistency, accuracy, and ethical handling of quantitative and qualitative information Develop clear systems for storing and managing datasets Synthesis and Reporting Summarise complex information into clear, accessible written outputs Produce structured summaries and draft reports to support evaluation and research objectives Translate diverse perspectives and experiences into meaningful insights for wider audiences Visualisation and Communication Create visual representations of findings using appropriate tools Support FeME’s communications by producing clear, engaging data summaries Contribute to materials that amplify underrepresented voices within climate and engineering discussions Collaboration and Contribution Work closely with a multidisciplinary team across the Edinburgh Earth Initiative and FeME Network Contribute insights that support inclusive, climate-conscious approaches to engineering education and practice Eligibility and Requirements This fellowship is only open to current University of Edinburgh postgraduate students (Master’s-level or PhD) based in the UK. Applicants who do not meet this criterion should not apply. Skills and Attributes for Success The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Current postgraduate (Master’s-level) student at the University of Edinburgh during the 2025/26 academic year Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail Experience working with spreadsheets, data cleaning, and qualitative coding Ability to synthesise and summarise complex information clearly and accessibly Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Excel, Canva, Tableau, or similar platforms Interest in climate change, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary research Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment What the University Offers As a valued member of the University of Edinburgh community, the Earth Fellow will benefit from: Competitive pro rata salary A creative, positive, and intellectually stimulating working environment Access to a diverse and vibrant international academic community Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, staff discounts, and family-friendly policies Flexible working arrangements aligned with hybrid working practices Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion The University of Edinburgh is strongly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The institution holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion. These commitments are reflected in its recruitment practices, workplace culture, and academic mission. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. On this occasion, the University will not provide visa sponsorship. Application Process Applicants are required to submit: A CV A cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience Candidates are encouraged to review both the specific project brief for the Earth Fellow: Climate Challenge Impact and the general Earth Fellow job description before applying. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. 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