Research Assistant in Nature Finance

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistants in Nature Finance who would
contribute to our sustainable finance research on nature and biodiversity,
agriculture and land use sectors. Reporting to the Executive Director of
Nature Finance, each Research Assistant will have expertise in nature,
agriculture, agrifood and land/use sectors, and will contribute to high impact
research in areas related nature finance and investment, including the
development of bankable and investable markets in nature; how we finance
nature recovery; financing nature recovery plans and related financial
disclosures; new nature recovery-linked financial instruments and structures;
the role of public financial institutions in correcting market failures that
hinder nature recovery; engagement and stewardship in relation to nature;
financial regulation and supervision relevant to nature finance; and data and
analytics for measuring nature-related financial risks, impacts, and
opportunities.





The successful candidate will hold a first degree in Finance, economics,
environmental science, biology, ecology, data science, geography,
sustainability, together with some relevant experience. Possess sufficient
specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research
programmes. They will also have experience of contributing to research
publications and excellent communication skills, including the ability to
write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent
the research group at meetings. Experience of following and adapting
methodologies





Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and
minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE
and SSEE are committed to equality and value diversity.





This post is fixed-term for 12 months.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 21 October 2024, and
interviews will be held in late October/early November 2024.