This position presents an opportunity to conduct innovative research, utilising the considerable reach and resources of the RHS. It will also produce peer-reviewed scientific outputs as well as informal outputs, and conduct knowledge dissemination and impact activities associated with gardens and wellbeing. A primary objective of the project will be to use research evidence to optimise the design of gardens, planting schemes, and horticulturally related health interventions to promote human well-being.

The Fellowship will also help towards the delivery of the RHS Sustainability Strategy targets on Net Positive for Nature and People, in particular People Target 2 – to design a new evidence-based Wellbeing Garden Blueprint by 2025. Applicants for this Post-doctoral Fellowship role should have a PhD in either Landscaping, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Psychology, or related and relevant discipline, together with evidence of experience leading wellbeing related research projects, with scientific rigour.

To work for the RHS is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.

Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Salary: £42,000 – £43,000 FTE per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) – Hybrid/flexible working
Contract: 5 years

Full description and application details can be found here.