Senior Researcher, complexity economics of sustainability

An opportunity for a Senior Researcher in Complexity Economics of
Sustainability in the Smith School & INET Oxford.





The INET Oxford Economics of Sustainability Programme is attempting to
understand the economy and environment as a deeply interlinked complex system
and is working to gain insights into how the human economic part of this
integrated system might be transformed to become more sustainable. The
programme is looking at new ways to take into account natural capital, measure
wealth creation, stimulate green technology innovation, assess climate and
economic risk, and to understand socioeconomic tipping points and dynamic
effects in the transition to a post-carbon society.





Jointly, the two programmes have made leading contributions to understanding
the green energy transition, the role of various policy and other
interventions (including non-price interventions) in the economy to achieve
sustainability, The postholder will jointly have a departmental appointment in
the Smith School and a research affiliation with the INET Oxford centre. The
post-holder will play a key role in helping to grow and maintain the impact
and reputation of both INET Oxford and SSEE.





The successful candidate will have deep expertise and a track record of
research leadership in economics, complex systems, and sustainability. The
postholder will be responsible for developing and managing high impact
research projects, securing grant funding, supervising research teams of
postdocs and DPhil students, and supporting the Directors in their activities.
Both INET Oxford and SSEE are research communities with a strong team ethos
and the postholder will be a leader in that team environment.





The post is fixed-term for 5 years, with the possibility of extension subject
to funding.





Further information on this role can be found in the job description.





We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:





* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays


* Hybrid working


* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme


* Discounted bus travel


* Cycle loan scheme


* Plus, many other University benefits




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





**All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. **





For further guidance and support, please visit
**https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply**.





The closing date for applications is **12.00 noon** on **Monday 25th November
2024.**