Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Policy Supporting Geologically-Balanced Fuels and non-stipendiary Junior Research Fellow of Linacre College

**The Role**





An opportunity within the Environmental Change Institute as part of Oxford Net
Zero: world-leading research enabling effective climate action to halt global
warming.





The successful candidate will work with will work closely with Dr. Tom
Kettlety, Dr. Emily Cox and Professor Myles Allen, across the School of
Geography and the Environment as well as the Department of Earth Sciences.



Taking responsibility over key tasks regarding the business model and policy
framework analysis supporting GBF market growth, including, for example:







1. Investigating how GBFs may be incorporated into the current policy landscape, and how a more effective policy framework for GBFs could be developed. This analysis would include an assessment of the contributions and limitations of various market-based mechanisms in addressing GBF shortages, as well as a cost analysis of the identified approaches.








1. Examining the feasibility of using coordinated business models to facilitate the operationalisation of GBFs in the aviation sector, including a benefits and risks analysis for different business models to identify the most effective strategies for scaling up the use of GBFs in the aviation sector






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.





**_This role is one of three PDRA positions being recruited to form a cohort
of researchers on Net Zero Aviation as part of this joint project across Earth
Sciences and the School of Geography and the Environment please see other post
link below_**





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**_Please note this post does not sit within School of Geography this is
within the department of Earth Sciences _**





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**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.




**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





Any questions regarding the role please contact Stuart Jenkins
stuart.jenkins@ouce.ox.ac.uk





**The closing date is 22nd August 2024 at noon**. Only applications submitted
by this time will be considered.





Interviews will take place **mid-September 2024** and be held 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_