JNCC
Senior Social Scientist
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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
Published: Friday, July 17, 2026.
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We are advertising this vacancy through the Civil Service Jobs website.
For more information on the role, please go to Civil Service Jobs.
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For information on how to apply through Civil Service Jobs, go to Guidance and advice for candidates using the Civil Service Jobs website.
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.
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JNCC’s Interdisciplinary and Evaluation Team is seeking a Senior Social Scientist to support its portfolio of interdisciplinary evidence, advice and implementation activities.
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