Researcher in household energy use

**The Role**





An opportunity within the Environmental Change Institute as part of the Energy
Demand Observatory and Laboratory as a Researcher in household energy use.



The successful candidate will work with the Energy Programme with Dr Tina
Fawcett and Dr Marina Topouzi on the design and testing of data collection
tools and methods, including exploring novel qualitative and quantitative
ideas.



To be considered for the role you will be required to either hold, or be close
to completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject or equivalent research
experience. Relevant disciplines include psychology, energy studies,
geography, sociology, economics, health studies. Familiarity with either
household energy use literature or other relevant bodies of knowledge which
will assist in undertaking this role. Strong communication skills, including
the ability to write for publications, present research proposals and results.





**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.




**_This role is full time with the possibility for flexible work depending on
the preferred candidates needs and preferences._**





**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement,
CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your
supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role.
See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.



Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to
recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk





**The closing date is 5th August 2024 at noon**. Only applications submitted
by this time will be considered.





Interviews will take place on **19th and 27th August 2024** and be held either
in person or via Microsoft Teams.





_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_