Senior Social Scientist
| Ref No: | 2026039 |
| Grade: | S (SEO) |
| Type of appointment: | FTA – 2 years |
| Location: | Peterborough, Aberdeen or Cardiff |
| Team: | Interdisciplinary & Evaluation Team |
| Closing Date: | 23:55 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
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Background
We are advertising this vacancy through the Civil Service Jobs website.
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Apply before 23:55 on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Post background
This role sits within the Chief Scientist Directorate (CSD) overseen by JNCC’s Chief Scientist. The CSD brings together cross-cutting science disciplines (e.g. social science, economics, quality assessment, external knowledge engagement) and themes (e.g. climate change, One Health). It is the professional home for JNCC’s scientists and analysts.
JNCC’s Interdisciplinary and Evaluation Team is seeking a Senior Social Scientist to support its portfolio of interdisciplinary evidence, advice and implementation activities.