Shared on behalf of our colleagues at UKRI. UK Parliament is currently recruiting for eight UKRI-funded Thematic Research Leads (TRLs). TRLs are mid-career researchers embedded three days a week in UK Parliament. The purpose of these roles is to facilitate and enhance the use of research evidence and expertise in Parliament (in both the House of Commons and House of Lords) through working to support effective knowledge exchange, collaboration and processes. Each TRL leads on a specific policy area:
Thematic Research Lead on AI and Digital
Thematic Research Lead on Arts and Humanities
Thematic Research Lead on Business, Economics and Trade
Thematic Research Lead on Climate and Environment
Thematic Research Lead on Crime and Justice
Thematic Research Lead on Health
Thematic Research Lead on International Affairs and National Security
Thematic Research Lead on Transport
These part-time roles, funded by UKRI and supported by all of UKRI’s research councils, will be appointed to work with UK Parliament from September 2024 to summer 2026. More information, including role descriptions and application guidance: . An Information Session about the scheme and roles will be held on Wednesday 17 January 2023, 1pm - 2.30pm. Register for the session:
A recording of this session will be made available on UK Parliament’s website.