Postdoctoral researcher in Regenerative Economy Lab and Living Library (RELL)

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Regenerative Economy Lab and
Living Library (RELL). In this role, you will be a core part of this program
team responsible for managing and analysing data across the project coming
from Oxford and its partner organisations. The purpose of the role is to add
key skills and focused capacity on the unique data at the heart of this
project. The researcher will be involved in all aspects of the project
including quarterly partner workshops and field visit(s) to the project site
in Kenya. The postholder will work closely with the PI’s, including Co-I’s in
the Oxford Sustainable Food program, and the project partners. The postholder
is encouraged to participate in our development of a network of scientists
whose research intersects with the furthering of regenerative business
knowledge and collaborations.





In the RELL programme we seek to assess progress and recommend potential
changes that would further the development and operation of regenerative
business. We understand a regenerative business most broadly as one that gives
back more than it takes by capturing carbon, increasing biodiversity, and
furthering social equity. In this project we will look to analyse the trade-
offs between climate, biodiversity, and social equity in agricultural systems.
This role within the SSEE is created from an Oxford Strategic Innovation Fund
Grant for the Regenerative Economy Lab and Living Library (RELL). This is a
year long project conducted in partnership with Cranfield University and a
multinational corporate partner. Research will be conducted through
collaborative knowledge sharing including that of the corporate partner’s
agricultural production, social context data, and Cranfield’s World Soil
Survey Archive and Catalogue (WSSAC).





The successful candidate will hold a DPhil in a relevant field such as
geography, biology, or food systems for a Grade 7. Those nearing completion of
a DPhil or with equivalent experience will be considered as a Grade 6 with
amended responsibilities. As part of your role you must show evidence of
research ability including publications and presentations at international
conferences. You will have excellent data management skill. Experience in the
analysis of complex data related to nature and agriculture. You will have
excellent written and oral communication skills. The postholder must have the
ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of researchers across the
physical sciences, social sciences and professional business environments and
to network and set up new contacts.





Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and
minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE
and SSEE are committed to equality and values diversity.





This is a fixed term post for 12 months.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 29 November 2023,
and interviews will be in early to Mid-December.