Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | £32,332 to £38,205 |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 15th July 2024 |
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Closes: | 19th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | 174007 |
An opportunity within the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment as part of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme as a Research Assistant in Climate Damages Analysis.
The successful candidate will work with the Climate Litigation Lab at the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme with Dr Ben Franta to develop research outputs to help inform and shape climate change damages litigation globally.
To be considered for the role you will be required to be working toward a DPhil and/or holding a master’s degree in a relevant field. You will have evidence of potential for producing research of world-leading quality on climate damages attribution and/or quantification during the tenure of the post. An ability to develop, prioritize, and execute high-impact research agendas independently and in collaboration with others is essential. You will need to show excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
This role is full time with the possibility for flexible work depending on the preferred candidates needs and preferences.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.
Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk
The closing date is 19th July 2024 at noon. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.
Interviews will take place in late-July/early-August 2024 and be held either in person or via Microsoft Teams.
The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity
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