Research Assistant in Global Biodiversity Framework
Location: Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY
An opportunity for a Research Assistant in Global Biodiversity Framework with the Environmental Change Institute.
Reporting to Mark Hirons, the post holder will be a member of the land, society and governance research group with responsibility for the provision of research support for the agile initiative sprint entitled: ‘How can the UK implement the finance-related goals of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework?’ on nature finance (led by Sophus Zu Ermgassen and Nicola Ranger).
The postholder will have a particular focus on the social science component of a work package that focuses on the provision of nature finance in Oxfordshire. This will include stakeholder mapping, institutional analysis, and engaging with theories of environmental justice/equity. The postholder provides advice and guidance to research students where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be able to manage their own research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by senior colleagues; select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted, and contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups.
The post is fixed-term for 6 months. Please note, this position is advertised at 0.5% FTE for three months, increasing to 1 FTE (full-time) for a further 3 months.
Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days pro-rata including bank holidays
* Hybrid working
* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
* Discounted bus travel
* Cycle loan scheme
* Plus, many other University benefits
Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE are committed to equality and value diversity.
Application Requirements: All applications must include a CV and Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.
For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 21st November 2024.
Contact Person: HR Officer
Vacancy ID: 176229
Contact Phone: [Phone Number]
Closing Date & Time: 21-Nov-2024 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6
Contact Email: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 34982 - 40855
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