Behavioral Scientist
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Joseph Sherlock is a behavioural scientist specialising in democracy and sustainability, with over a decade of experience designing and leading large-scale randomized controlled field experiments. His work spans the USA, UK and international contexts, partnering with government bodies, civic organisations and multilateral institutions. He is Assistant Professor/Lecturer in The School for Government at King’s College London, a Behavioral Science Fellow in the UN Secretary-General’s Office, and an Adjunct Lecturer at Duke
University.
Assistant Professor/Lecturer at King's College London (2025-01 – Present)
Behavioral Science Fellow at United Nations (2025-01 – Present)
Adjunct Lecturer at Duke University (2018-09 – Present)
Sanford School of Public Policy
Principal Behavioural Science Advisor at HM Revenue and Customs (2021-01 – 2025-07)
Senior Behavioural Science Advisor at HM Revenue and Customs (2016-11 – 2021-12)
Behavioural Researcher at Behavioural Insights Team - Public Health England (2014-10 – 2015-05)
Ph.D. in Behavioural and Psychological Science – The London School of Economics and Political Science (2021-08 – 2025-07)
MSc in Social Policy – The London School of Economics and Political Science (2013-08 – 2014-10)
BSc in Psychology – The University of Bath (2009-08 – 2013-06)
