Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Net Zero Governance Systems), Oxford Martin Programme on Net Zero Policy and Regulation
Applications for this vacancy closed on 31 October 2023 at 12:00PM
**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days’ annual leave
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for remote working.
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join the Oxford
Martin Programme on Net Zero Policy and Regulation. This is an exciting role
at the centre of a critical new research endeavour.
Reporting to the Programme’s Principle Investigators (Professor Thomas Hale
and Dr Thom Wetzer), the Postdoctoral Research Fellow’s primary role will be
to carry out original, world-class academic research, both independently and
in collaboration with the Programme research team. This includes leading the
programme’s work on net zero governance systems.
You will also be responsible for contributing new ideas for new research
projects, developing these ideas for generating research income and providing
guidance to junior members of the research group; including research
assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers.
**About You**
You will have strong subject area knowledge of governance systems and a
capacity for bold and innovative research.
You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a field relevant
to the programme. along with the ability to contribute ideas for new research
projects and manage own academic research and associated activities.
Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations along with
excellent communication skills, including abilities to write for publication,
present research proposals and results, are also essential.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, one
sole-authored writing sample (max. 20 pages) and the details of two referees
as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 31 October
2023.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 13 November 2023 and will be
held virtually.
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days’ annual leave
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for remote working.
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
We are looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join the Oxford
Martin Programme on Net Zero Policy and Regulation. This is an exciting role
at the centre of a critical new research endeavour.
Reporting to the Programme’s Principle Investigators (Professor Thomas Hale
and Dr Thom Wetzer), the Postdoctoral Research Fellow’s primary role will be
to carry out original, world-class academic research, both independently and
in collaboration with the Programme research team. This includes leading the
programme’s work on net zero governance systems.
You will also be responsible for contributing new ideas for new research
projects, developing these ideas for generating research income and providing
guidance to junior members of the research group; including research
assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers.
**About You**
You will have strong subject area knowledge of governance systems and a
capacity for bold and innovative research.
You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a field relevant
to the programme. along with the ability to contribute ideas for new research
projects and manage own academic research and associated activities.
Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations along with
excellent communication skills, including abilities to write for publication,
present research proposals and results, are also essential.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, one
sole-authored writing sample (max. 20 pages) and the details of two referees
as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 31 October
2023.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 13 November 2023 and will be
held virtually.
| dc:spatial |
Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford
|
|---|---|
| Subject | |
| oo:contact | |
| oo:formalOrganization | |
| oo:organizationPart | |
| vacancy:applicationClosingDate |
2023-10-31 12:00:00+00:00
|
| vacancy:applicationOpeningDate |
2023-10-02 09:00:00+01:00
|
| vacancy:furtherParticulars | |
| vacancy:internalApplicationsOnly |
False
|
| vacancy:salary | |
| type | |
| comment |
About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. ... **About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social ... |
| label |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Net Zero Governance Systems), Oxford Martin Programme on Net Zero Policy and Regulation
|
| notation |
168411
|
| based near | |
| page |