This is an exciting opportunity to lead the data management activities for the ground-breaking State of Carbon Dioxide Removal (SoCDR) initiative as it enters into a new phase. The SoCDR report team is seeking a highly motivated and capable data manager to support the ongoing development of the SoCDR project. This vital role will contribute to our ambitious development agenda by overseeing the data management, governance, and quality assurance processes that underpin the SoCDR reports and data portal. Based at the University of Oxford, the Data Lead will be part of the SoCDR core team, alongside the Programme Manager, Communications and Events Lead, and Head of Partnerships. Operating under the guidance of the Executive Team, you will work closely with the SoCDR Research Unit, composed of members from the lead institutions: the University of Oxford, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), the University of Maryland, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. You will also work closely with the report authors and external data donors to streamline and develop the data management processes. 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. The post is fixed-term for 28 months, with the possibility of extension. All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruitouce.ox.ac.uk The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 15 January 2025. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered. 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