Research Fellow

The overexploitation of wildlife is a key threat to biodiversity, exemplified
by pangolins. The University of Oxford is seeking a Research Fellow to play a
key role in the multi-year international research project, “Operation
Pangolin: Unifying Diverse Data Streams to Redefine Species Conservation.” The
post holder will be an experienced social scientist, with expertise in
conducting fieldwork and data analysis to understand social-ecological
systems, including institutional arrangements. They will design and execute
research to understand the systems in which pangolins are used and traded in
Central Africa and work with relevant stakeholders to devise conservation
solutions. They will use a combination of research approaches and methods
(e.g., institutional diagnostics).





The successful candidate will have: a relevant Ph.D./D.Phil.; experience of
designing and undertaking relevant research; experience of working in multi-
disciplinary teams; the ability to manage their own academic research;
experience of contributing to publications; excellent communication skills in
English and French; experience of organising and leading meetings; and a
willingness to spend substantial time in both the UK and Central Africa.



Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic
candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.





The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity.
Applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.





This post is part time (50% FTE) and available immediately.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 7th December 2023
Interviews are likely to be in early December.