Postdoctoral research associate “Rethinking Natural Resources”

An opportunity within the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and
Oxford Martin School as a Postdoctoral research associate “Rethinking Natural
Resources”.





The successful candidate will be a part of the Oxford Martin School’s
Rethinking Natural Resources Programme. Through a case study of the Caribbean
Island of Montserrat and potentially other Caribbean islands the programme
aims to develop innovative approaches to rethink natural resources.





To be considered for the role you will hold a relevant (Geography, Law,
Economics, etc.) PhD/DPhil (Grade 7) or be close to completion (Grade 6),
together with relevant research experience. You will have experience of
research methodologies that explore extractive resource governance. An ability
to manage own academic research and associated activities is essential. You
will need to show excellent written and oral communication skills.





**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._**





**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 3rd September 2024 at noon**. Only applications
submitted by this time will be considered.





Interviews will take place in **September 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_