Researcher (REFRESH project)

An opportunity within the School of Geography and the Environment as part of
the REFRESH project as a Researcher.





Reporting to Professor Heather Viles and Dr Katrin Wilhelm the successful
candidate will work on the REFRESH project to research into the history of
water management schemes at a series of case study sites, with a focus on
Blenheim Palace (the UK case study).





To be considered for the role you will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, together
with relevant experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in
the discipline to work within established research programmes. An ability to
manage own academic research and associated activities is essential. You will
need to show excellent communication skills, including the ability to write
for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the
research group at meetings.





**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 16th September 2024 at noon**. Only applications
submitted by this time will be considered.





Interviews will take place in **late-September/early-October 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_