Research Assistant in Global Biodiversity Framework

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>An opportunity for a Research Assistant in Global Biodiversity Framework with the Environmental Change Institute.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Reporting to Mark Hirons. The post holder will be a member of the land, society and governance research group with responsibility for the provision of research support for the agile initiative sprint entitled: &#8216;How can the UK implement the finance-related goals of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework?&#8217; on nature finance (led by Sophus Zu Ermgassen and Nicola Ranger).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The postholder will have a particular focus on the social science component of a work package that focuses on the provision of nature finance in Oxfordshire. This will include stakeholder mapping, institutional analysis and engaging with theories of environmental justice/equity.&#160; The postholder provides advice and guidance to research students where appropriate.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will be able to manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues; Select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted and contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post is fixed-term for 6 months. Please note, this position is advertised at 0.5% FTE for three months, increasing to 1 FTE (full-time) for a further 3 months.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days pro-rata including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.&#160;</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit&#160;&#160;<strong>https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</strong>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is&#160;<strong>12.00 noon</strong>&#160;on&#160;<strong>Thursday 21st November 2024.</strong></div> </div>