Senior Research Associate in Corporate Reporting - 0189-26

Pentland Centre
Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:   £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)
Closing Date:   Sunday 22 March 2026
Interview Date:   Monday 30 March 2026
Reference:  0189-26

Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business 

Senior Research Associate – Corporate social reporting

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic post-doctoral researcher to contribute to a research project focused on creating safer ocean industries. The post is funded by a grant from the Lloyds Register Foundation and will involve documenting ocean industry company reporting on the topics of safer working conditions, engagement with communities and due diligence along supply chains. Extant standards that guide these disclosures topics will form the basis of the analysis which will be undertaken twice during the project.

This is a full-time role, with some flexibility to allow part-time if required (enquiries welcome), based in Lancaster, with at least 3 days per week in person. Travel for collaborations may be required. The contract is for up to 2 years (end date 31st March 2028), with opportunities to apply for further funding to extend the post.

Candidates with any background that is relevant to this research will be considered. Preferred candidates will have a PhD or equivalent, with relevant experience in data collation and management, statistical analysis, writing publications and engaging with diverse project partners. Experience in the design of tools for analysing corporate sustainability reporting will be highly valued. A proactive and enthusiastic approach, good interpersonal and teamwork skills, an ability to work with diverse project partners, and a vision for impact-driven science are all essential. 

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development, with a strong culture of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity considerations and actions. You will be supported in your career development by a high-quality training package, with specific budget and time allocated to meet their training needs. Applicants from outside the UK will be supported with visa application processes and costs. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, and welcome informal enquiries about flexible working arrangements.

The position is for up to two years (end date 31st March 2028), but we will seek opportunities to extend this timeframe, e.g. supporting grant and fellowship applications.

Informal enquiries – e.g about the scope of the research or working arrangements – are welcome to Prof Jan Bebbington (j.bebbington1@lancaster.ac.uk ).