Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Policy Supporting Geologically-Balanced Fuels and Non-stipendiary Junior Research Fellow of Linacre College

Salary: Grade 7: £ 36,024 to £ 44,263p.a. (with discretionary range to £ 48,350). A less experienced candidate may be appointed at Grade 6 (£32,332- £38,205 per annum), with a commensurate adjustment in either the essential criteria, responsibilities or duties

The Role

An opportunity within the Environmental Change Institute as part of Oxford Net Zero: world-leading research enabling effective climate action to halt global warming.

The successful candidate will work with will work closely with Dr. Tom Kettlety, Dr. Emily Cox and Professor Myles Allen, across the School of Geography and the Environment as well as the Department of Earth Sciences.

Taking responsibility over key tasks regarding the business model and policy framework analysis supporting GBF market growth, including, for example: 

• Investigating how GBFs may be incorporated into the current policy landscape, and how a more effective policy framework for GBFs could be developed. This analysis would include an assessment of the contributions and limitations of various market-based mechanisms in addressing GBF shortages, as well as a cost analysis of the identified approaches.
• Examining the feasibility of using coordinated business models to facilitate the operationalisation of GBFs in the aviation sector, including a benefits and risks analysis for different business models to identify the most effective strategies for scaling up the use of GBFs in the aviation sector 

To be considered for the role you will be required to either hold, or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject or equivalent research experience. Relevant disciplines include psychology, energy studies, geography, sociology, economics, health studies. Familiarity with either household energy use literature or other relevant bodies of knowledge which will assist in undertaking this role. Strong communication skills, including the ability to write for publications, present research proposals and results. 

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:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

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 22nd August 2024 at noon. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

Interviews will take place mid-September 2024 and be held 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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