Professor of Behavioural Science and Disaster Resilience

Overview

This full-time and permanent academic position is based within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, specifically operating inside the Centre for Safety and Resilience and Protective Security. The role is hosted within a newly formed multi-university group called London and South-East University Group, which brings together the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for behavioural science research across multiple areas, including public safety, emergency response, and the design of the built environment. In addition, the post holder will direct the development of the Centre's disaster resilience portfolio to establish it as a prominent voice in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and adaptation.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £70,878 to £84,593 per annum, with an additional £4,313 London weighting per annum.

Requirements

The employer seeks individuals who can help fulfill a mission of transforming lives through teaching and research aligned with institutional values. The institution is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from groups currently under-represented at these levels, specifically including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, care leavers, disabled people, and LGBT+ individuals.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-06.