Applications are open for two part-time Earth Fellow roles supporting innovative work at the intersection of climate action, biodiversity, and socially responsible engineering. These fellowships are delivered through a collaboration between the Edinburgh Earth Initiative and Failure Modes of Engineering (FeME) at the University of Edinburgh.

The roles are designed for postgraduate and PhD students who want to apply their academic skills to real-world climate and equity challenges, while contributing to a growing, interdisciplinary engineering community.

About the Earth Fellowships

Earth Fellows work closely with researchers, educators, and practitioners to turn research, data, and lived experience into practical impact. The fellowships focus on inclusive engineering approaches that respond to climate change and biodiversity loss through education, research, and community engagement.

Both roles are part-time (9 hours per week) and based in the UK.

Available Roles

1) Earth Fellow – FeME Education

Duration: 12 months (from January 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and expand the FeME Tapestry, highlighting diverse global perspectives on climate-aware engineering

• Coordinate interdisciplinary summer student projects and support a final public showcase

• Explore school-based engineering challenges aimed at widening participation

• Translate learning into blogs, short reports, and case studies for the FeME platform

Who Should Apply

• PhD students at the University of Edinburgh (2025/26)

• Strong interest in STEM education, outreach, and inclusive learning

• Experience in coordination, communication, or interdisciplinary projects

2) Earth Fellow – FeME Climate Challenge Impact

Duration: 6 months (from January 2026)
Deadline: 5 January
Interviews: 15 January

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and analyse datasets from the FeME Climate Challenge 2025

• Manage qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring ethical handling and anonymisation

• Produce visual summaries, written insights, and internal reports

• Contribute to an impact slide deck and documentation

Why Join?

• Work within a supportive, interdisciplinary research and impact community

• Access co-working space, professional development, and networking opportunities

• Contribute to nationally funded research shaping the future of inclusive engineering

• Gain hands-on experience linking research, education, and climate action

About FeME

Failure Modes of Engineering (FeME) is a research collaboration led by the University of Edinburgh, with partners including the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University. Funded by EPSRC, FeME uses the concept of “failure modes” to identify structural gaps in engineering practice and develop more inclusive, resilient, and socially responsive approaches.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 6 January 2026.

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