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Job Description Summary Job title Jackson Senior Research Fellow and Energy Programme Leader Division Social Sciences Department Environmental Change Institute (ECI), School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) Location South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY and Oriel College, Oriel Square, Oxford OX1 4EW Grade and salary Grade 10: £64,228 - £74,191 (discretionary range up to £80,913) per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum As a Senior Research Fellow of the College, the successful applicant will be entitled to a stipend of £ 12,076 p.a. and a Housing allowance of £10,336 Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (externally funded for 5 years) in the first instance Reporting to ECI Director Vacancy reference 176238 Funding for this post is provided by the Frank Jackson Foundation 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 values diversity. Additional information The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. The School of Geography and the Environment is committed to promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, including the undertaking of appropriate training as opportunities arise and/or when asked to do so The role The Environmental Change Institute (ECI) is seeking to appoint a world-class researcher to direct the Energy Programme https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/research/energy/. Applications are invited for a senior research leader in the area of energy use and policy - the post holder would also be appointed as Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. We seek an interdisciplinary senior researcher with a strong background in social science, planning, policy analysis or economics who has a demonstrated record of publication, policy, engagement, winning significant grant income, and impact in energy research, as well as experience in leading teams and catalysing research synergies. The post holder will be expected to complement and build on the existing strengths of the Energy Programme and play a leading role in the management of the Energy Programme, having responsibility for the development of the programme’s strategic direction, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance. The post is available for five years in the first instance. The ECI Energy Programme The ECI Energy Programme has a strong track record on energy demand-led transformation to address societal challenges. Its mission is to inform, enable, and accelerate progress towards a just zero-carbon energy system. Its researchers are motivated by interdisciplinary and scientifically excellent research that has a major real-world impact on policy and practice, from local to global scales. Currently comprising around 15 postdoctoral and PhD researchers, the ECI Energy Programme has projects grouped under one of four themes: energy governance, energy technologies, energy and society, and energy pathways (https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/research/energy/ ). The programme has good links with other programmes in the Environmental Change Institute including food systems and nature recovery, the Transport Studies Unit (TSU) and Smith School in the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE), the ZERO Institute (www.zero.ox.ac.uk), and with other energy researchers across the University including through the Oxford Energy Network (www.energy.ox.ac.uk ). Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 2 Responsibilities • Lead the strategic planning and implementation of the ECI’s energy programme, working closely with Oxford Energy Network and the wider university • Initiate and implement long-term and large-scale Energy focused interdisciplinary research projects as part of ECI and SoGE, including collaborative projects and leading large research consortiums. • Manage substantial research resources, budgets and staff. • Develop new avenues of novel research, concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding. • Generate significant externally funded research income and actively promote the research area, writing funding proposals for new projects and leading in driving the overall research strategy. • Deepen existing and catalyse new teams and communities in the Energy Programme to generate highquality research outputs within academia and beyond. • Regularly publish research articles in leading international journals, book chapters and reviews. • Present papers at international conferences, and lead seminars and conferences to disseminate findings. • Promote ECI, SoGE and Oxford nationally and internationally, and disseminate research outcomes to advance knowledge in the specialist area including representing ECI, SoGE and Oxford at external meetings/seminars and liaising with sponsors, stakeholders, national agencies, and professional bodies. • Provide academic supervision for research students (PGR) and deliver lectures and class teaching on postgraduate taught programmes (PGT), including engaging in University examinations and assessments. • Support the career development of early career and fixed-term contract researchers by acting as the group leader, setting clear task objectives, developing productive working relations and line-managing members of the programme team. • Chair committees and/or working groups and act as a member of the senior leadership team of ECI • Contribute to and enhance the academic life and community of the ECI, SoGE and the University, setting the highest standards. • As a Jackson Senior Research Fellow of Oriel College, responsibilities will include contributions to college life including conducting high-quality research, and advising a small number of graduate students at Oriel. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria Candidates will be considered for the post based on the selection criteria outlined below. The successful candidate will be someone who can offer the following. • Hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with significant post-qualification research experience. • Recognised international authority within the field of Energy research and possessing sufficient expertise to lead a research programme and develop new avenues of novel research. • Evidence of an established international publication record in the energy research and policy field. • Track record of raising significant research funding across a broad range of funders. • Evidence of a vision for the development of the ECI Energy Programme and experience in leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction. • Evidence of leadership in interdisciplinary research networks and collaborations. Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 3 • • • • • • • A commitment to supporting the career development of early and fixed-term contract researchers. A proven record of research leadership including strategic planning, management of major proposals, teambuilding and communication. Significant experience in PhD/DPhil supervision and a commitment to teaching postgraduate students. A strong commitment to enhancing equality and diversity Oriel College Oriel is a friendly and attractive College located right in the heart of Oxford. Founded in 1326 by King Edward II, it is one of the oldest Colleges in Oxford. The student body at Oriel is made up of undergraduates and postgraduates studying a wide variety of courses in a broad range of subjects. The students come from all kinds of schools, backgrounds and countries, and the College is committed to selecting the best applicants, based on academic achievement and potential, irrespective or educational background, gender or ethnicity. For further information about Oriel College see http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk and the College accounts. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; and proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 4 department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. School of Geography and the Environment The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) is a dynamic, diverse, interdisciplinary department at the University of Oxford combining natural and social science research interests and analytical skills, underpinned by geography’s tradition of working in many different situations and contexts. The School is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human geography, physical geography and environmental studies. Based within the Social Sciences Division, the School incorporates three affiliated research centres as well as Geography: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE), and the Transport Studies Unit (TSU). The School is based partly within the Oxford University Centre for the Environment (OUCE) building and partly in the Dyson Perrins building, which was completely refurbished in 2022. The School’s physical location enables us to easily connect with many academic departments and organisations across the University, and we collaborate with many of them. For example, the School is an active participant in fostering the Oxford University Networks for the Environment (ONE), which links up over 1000 individuals within the University around the themes of Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Food and Water. Our research spans issues related to the environment, climate change, energy, transport, development, geopolitics and cities. The school’s research portfolio totalled approximately £105 million across more than 170 research projects in 2021/22, from a wide variety of funders. Much of this work is collaborative, and we currently estimate that research with our partners takes place in over 70 countries across the globe. We aim to contribute to the common good, and many of our researchers actively engage in advising local, national and international organisations; in giving written and oral contributions to government consultations both locally and nationally; and in engaging with others through policy, partnerships, business and social enterprise. The School also provides world-class, multidisciplinary teaching. Our Undergraduate Honour School gives undergraduate students research-led teaching across the breadth of human and physical geography and Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 5 environmental studies by internationally recognised academic staff. Two hundred and fifty graduate students from a wide range of nationalities currently study for taught and research postgraduate degrees with us, in our International Graduate School. For more information on the School please visit: http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk The School is committed to supporting the career development of all its members. Everyone is encouraged to undertake professional training from the range offered by the School, the Division and the University's People, Organisation and Development Unit. The School has a mentoring scheme and all staff are encouraged to work with a mentor during their time at SoGE; academic staff are also encouraged to have regular meetings with the Head of School to plan their career progression. Since 1973 the Transport Studies Unit has established an international research reputation in transport research. Based within the world-leading School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford, the TSU approaches global transport challenges from social science and holistic perspectives. By advancing understandings of the systems, processes and practices that shape the way people and goods move, the TSU hopes to inspire and inform change towards a more sustainable, just and accessible transport system. Our position within Geography and the University fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in other parts of the University and based elsewhere. From geography to engineering, energy research to science and technology studies, and beyond, the TSU draws on the latest relevant developments in various disciplines and research fields. Our core team of researchers come from various disciplinary backgrounds, bringing with them a range of insight and expertise which enriches our research practice. Most TSU staff are full-time researchers working on specific externally funded projects. In addition to the core staff, it also hosts a number of academic visitors working more independently on cross-cutting issues. There is also an active group of international DPhil students working with individual staff. The TSU has an excellent track record in collaborative projects. TSU researchers often works in partnership with colleagues in many UK universities, and has very active and well-established links with universities and research institutes across the EU, the Americas, Asia and Africa. They also work with partners from international agencies, transport policymakers, local authorities, businesses and industry, employers, non-governmental organisations, and activists. For more information on the TSU please visit: http://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk Since 1991, the Environmental Change Institute has worked alongside partners in government, business, academia and the community to understand environmental change and explore possible responses to the risks and opportunities it poses. Promoting an interdisciplinary approach, ECI explores sustainable solutions to global problems ensuring a fairer and more equal world for people today and in the future. ECI has over 100 academics and researchers working around the world, establishing itself as an active and influential player in environmental change science. With a well-established track record in relation to Infrastructure, climate, energy, ecosystems, food, land use governance and water. ECI is a leading player in a number of large research activities. In 2022 there are over 80 research projects totalling over £57 million funded through the UK’s research councils and charitable foundations and trusts. We are proud of all our work but of particular note we host the multi-agency UK Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions (CREDS), understanding the role of energy demand change in accelerating the transition to a zero carbon energy system. As part of Oxford University’s strategic research Oxford Net Zero is an interdisciplinary research initiative working to track progress, align standards and inform effective solutions in climate science, law, policy, economics, clean energy, transport, land and food systems and greenhouse gas removal and storage. Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 6 In addition, The Oxford Programme for Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (OPSIS) is at the forefront of research and education to enable sustainable and resilient infrastructure. While the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Centre aims to investigate how to halt and reverse ongoing nature and biodiversity loss, by understanding how implement and finance nature recovery that is scalable, effective and socially just. The ECI is also home to the MSc in Environmental Change and Management, the School’s first taught postgraduate masters’ programme, established in 1994. Through this MSc the ECI have successfully trained over 700 upcoming environmental leaders who comprise a lively and increasingly influential alumni community. For more information on the ECI please visit: http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE) was established at the University of Oxford in 2008 with a generous benefaction by the Smith family. We bring enterprise – public and private - together with worldleading teaching and research to achieve global net-zero emissions and sustainable development. Located within the internationally top-ranked School of Geography and the Environment, we work in close collaboration with leading academics across Oxford and beyond. Decisions made this decade will determine the future of humanity and the planet. To stop the climate crisis, we need to shift global economic and financial systems towards sustainability. The Smith School’s approach combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Our research shapes business and government policy and practice. We offer innovative evidence-based solutions to the environmental challenges facing humanity. We apply expertise in economics, finance, business and law to tackle environmental and social challenges in six areas: water, climate, energy, biodiversity, food and the regenerative economy. We equip the next generation through undergraduate and graduate teaching as part of the top-ranked School of Geography and the Environment. SSEE’s new master’s course in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment (MSc SEE) is already one of the most applied to at Oxford. Our executive education programmes empower business leaders and policy-makers throughout the world to take action. SSEE’s Advisory Board, Business Fellows and our wide-ranging external partnerships bring together experts from industry, consultancy, governments and NGOs to achieve the vision of a cleaner, fairer and more prosperous future Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups, known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The academic divisions are responsible for academic oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, for strategic and operational planning, and for personnel and resource management. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power, who is a member of the University’s Council. The Social Sciences Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with activity spanning fourteen departments and faculties and one cross-divisional unit. (These are as follows: Law, the Saïd Business School, Economics, Politics and International Relations, the Blavatnik School of Government, the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, International Development, Sociology, Social Policy and Intervention, the Oxford Internet Institute, Archaeology, the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, Education, the School of Geography and the Environment and the Oxford Martin School.) Interdisciplinary links within and beyond the university are strong, extending to the humanities, natural sciences, and medical sciences. Academic and research staff and research students are engaged in world-leading research that challenges current ideas and theories and is tackling some of the major challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, migration, governance, poverty and development, and justice. REF 2014 confirmed Oxford as the UK Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 7 powerhouse for research in the social sciences, where Oxford accounted for more world-leading (4*) research than any other institution, across the social sciences units of assessment to which it made submissions. The division has an extensive portfolio of external funders and collaborators, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £40million per year. Researchers in the division engage actively beyond academia and their research has influence in many spheres from innovation in public policymaking to practitioner communities such as law, business, education, social welfare and NGOs. The division also delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes (undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research), all of which are underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. Programmes range from those at the interface of the natural sciences, to professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE); the BCL; the MPhils in International Relations, in Economics, and in Development Studies; the MBA and EMBA; and the nationally regarded PGCE. For more information please visit: http://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice, is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 8 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Jackson Senior Research Fellow & Energy Programme Leader Job Description and Person Specification 9 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector. Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants of all types. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care ildcare Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. 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This is a senior level position to which we are looking to recruit a policy- focused and experienced researcher with knowledge and expertise in the field of energy demand and use. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of policy focused research, a commensurate track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a track record in funded research and engagement. You will have a strong established record of scientific achievement and profile as an emerging leader in your field. The candidate must have demonstrable interest in the policy relevance of their work and a desire and drive for impacting change. The post holder will be expected to complement and build on the existing strengths of the ECI’s Energy Programme and play a leading role in the management of the Energy Programme. The Senior Research Fellow will have responsibility for the development of the programme’s strategic direction, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance. The post holder will be expected to undertake the role of Principal Investigator on research projects, demonstrating and providing academic leadership to more junior members of the team including doctoral students. You will sit on the senior leadership board for the Environmental Change Institute and actively seek cross-disciplinary opportunities that involve ECI colleagues. Collaboration and teamwork are central to the ECI, so being able to work closely with colleagues in the area of environmental sustainability is vital. The post is available for five years in the first instance. **Candidates should demonstrate:** * The ability to conduct high-quality and impactful academic research in energy demand-led transformation and develop new avenues of novel research * A strong interest in energy policy * Willingness to engage with policy-makers, stakeholders, and the media * Experience in managing projects, teams of researchers and doctoral students • Track record of raising significant research funding across a broad range of funders • Significant experience in PhD/DPhil supervision and a commitment to teaching postgraduate students. **About the Jackson Fellowship** The Frank Jackson Foundation grant enables the Environmental Change Institute to organise and promote interdisciplinary research on the nature, causes and impact of environmental change and to contribute to the development of management strategies for coping with future environmental change. The Frank Jackson Foundation (FJF) is a major benefactor of progress towards positive environmental reform. Investments by the FJF have leveraged additional external funds in excess of £60m. The Jackson Senior Research Fellows at the ECI regularly advise national and international bodies, including governments, the United Nations and local councils, shaping climate and environmental strategy and policy across the world. 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 25 November** **2024.**
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This is a senior level position to which we are looking to recruit a policy-focused and experienced researcher with knowledge and expertise in the field of energy demand and use. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of policy focused research, a commensurate track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a track record in funded research and engagement. You will have a strong established record of scientific achievement and profile as an emerging leader in your field. The candidate must have demonstrable interest in the policy relevance of their work and a desire and drive for impacting change. The post holder will be expected to complement and build on the existing strengths of the ECI’s Energy Programme and play a leading role in the management of the Energy Programme. The Senior Research Fellow will have responsibility for the development of the programme’s strategic direction, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance. The post holder will be expected to undertake the role of Principal Investigator on research projects, demonstrating and providing academic leadership to more junior members of the team including doctoral students. You will sit on the senior leadership board for the Environmental Change Institute and actively seek cross-disciplinary opportunities that involve ECI colleagues. Collaboration and teamwork are central to the ECI, so being able to work closely with colleagues in the area of environmental sustainability is vital. The post is available for five years in the first instance. Candidates should demonstrate: The ability to conduct high-quality and impactful academic research in energy demand-led transformation and develop new avenues of novel research A strong interest in energy policy Willingness to engage with policy-makers, stakeholders, and the media Experience in managing projects, teams of researchers and doctoral students • Track record of raising significant research funding across a broad range of funders • Significant experience in PhD/DPhil supervision and a commitment to teaching postgraduate students. About the Jackson Fellowship The Frank Jackson Foundation grant enables the Environmental Change Institute to organise and promote interdisciplinary research on the nature, causes and impact of environmental change and to contribute to the development of management strategies for coping with future environmental change. The Frank Jackson Foundation (FJF) is a major benefactor of progress towards positive environmental reform. Investments by the FJF have leveraged additional external funds in excess of £60m. The Jackson Senior Research Fellows at the ECI regularly advise national and international bodies, including governments, the United Nations and local councils, shaping climate and environmental strategy and policy across the world. 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 25 November 2024.
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