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"""Job description Post Project Manager Department Department of Biology Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) Location Department of Biology, Research and Administration Building, Mansfield Road, OX1 3SZ Grade and salary Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (including £1500 Oxford University Weighting) Hours Part time (18.75 hours / 0.5 FTE) Contract type Fixed-term (2 years) Reporting to Dr Joseph Bull Application deadline 12 noon 2nd January 2025 Vacancy reference 176844 Recruitment contacts HR: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk or PI: joseph.bull@biology.ox.ac.uk Additional information This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route. Research topic Leveraging Earth Observation for Nature Finance (LEON) Principal Investigator / supervisor Dr Joseph Bull Project team Dr Bull, Dr Nicola Ranger, and the wider LEON project consortium Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by European Space Agency The role This is an exciting opportunity to join a multinational project team – combining representatives from research institutions, NGOs, and the private sector – that will be working closely both with the European Space Agency and with multiple actors across the finance sector. You will join as Project Manager for the project, working both with the technical teams and with all stakeholders, ensuring the project objectives are delivered. You will be based with the project PI in the Department of Biology. The successful candidate must have a scientific education to degree level, have the ability to work autonomously towards a goal, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be comfortable handling quantitative scientific data, and be able to manage projects within financial and schedule constraints. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial. Responsibilities • • Leading the project team and overseeing the completion of the project. Coordinate contact between members of the group and work cooperatively and effectively with the different partners of the project and members of the team. Create a clear plan to execute the project (e.g. setting goals, producing schedules and timelines for tasks). Monitor progress of the project and make adjustments along the way as needed. Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints. Maintain and update websites and the social media networks related to the project. Identify and manage risks to ensure achievement of the project’s goals. Undertake literature reviews, build a database of relevant papers and ensure that project is aware of recent advances in research from other groups Contribute to dissemination (communication and writing) of the research in funder reports and scientific manuscripts. Deputising for the PI during any periods of absence and providing regular project management guidance to all members of the group. Liaise with other departmental and university administrators, such as Personnel, Finance Office, Graduate Office, Safety Office, and Building Managers. Embed the principles of mutual respect, equality, diversity, inclusivity and sustainability in all aspects of your work; undertake training as and when asked to do so • • • • • • • • • • Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • Demonstrate experience in and a working knowledge of scientific research program management. Hold a degree level or equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in the biological or natural sciences. Good computational skills (productivity software, spreadsheets) and experience of quantitative data analysis or statistics. • • • Ability to independently organise and manage a multi-disciplinary research program, including a research budget and associated activities (time management, ability to work to deadlines with a range of partners). Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information and scientific data, organise meetings, and represent the research team. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. Desirable selection criteria • • • • Experience in a similar role, or experience of independently administrating a research project and coordinating grant applications. Ability to work autonomously towards goals, highly-organised, and self-motivated. 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About the role

Earth Observation (EO) science, data and tools are increasingly critical to supporting policy and societal efforts to reverse the decline in global biodiversity and associated ecosystems. In partnership with other space agencies, ESA is central to this effort through provision of high-quality observation data that form an essential part of the evidence base regarding global change that underpins international, multilateral agreements and treaties including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Nature Finance is emerging as a key theme addressing the vital need to encourage and support the flow of private and public capital to support actions to address biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability, protection and restoration. While initiatives such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) work towards clear guidance on standards and metrics for use of data related to biodiversity commitments, there is still considerable uncertainty surrounding the suitability of data to address various tasks involving data access, standards, and accuracy, as well as potential untapped opportunities to leverage new and additional EO data. The LEON consortium has formed to work with ESA and address these issues from across the sciences; from across the full breadth of financial services community, EO industry, policymakers, and supply chain actors.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multinational project team – combining representatives from research institutions, NGOs, and the private sector – that will be working closely both with the European Space Agency and with multiple actors across the finance sector. You will join as Project Manager for the project, working both with the technical teams and with all stakeholders, ensuring the project objectives are delivered.

 

About you

The successful candidate must have a scientific education to degree level, have the ability to work autonomously towards a goal, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be comfortable handling quantitative scientific data, and be able to manage projects within financial and schedule constraints. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial.

 

You will be based with the project PI in the Department of Biology. The researcher will work in support of the Nature Positive Hub, and the Global Finance and Economy Group. The Oxford Nature Positive Hub is located in the Department of Biology, bringing together leading researchers from across the University of Oxford, with close collaborators from other organisations. We are united by a common theme: working towards understanding and quantifying the drivers of biodiversity loss, identifying opportunities for impact mitigation and nature gains, and investigating policy mechanisms and actions that might underpin pathways towards Nature Positive outcomes overall. The Global Finance and Economy Group (located in the School of Geography and the Environment) spans natural sciences, economics and finance and aims to increase understanding of the relationships between environmental change, the economy, the financial system, and people, and develop science, analytics, tools, evidence and solutions to secure a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future.

 

How to apply

Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

 

This post is part time at 50% and available from end of January 2025.

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 2nd January 2025, interviews will be held the following week. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
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You will join as Project Manager for the project, working both with the technical teams and with all stakeholders, ensuring the project objectives are delivered. **About you** The successful candidate must have a scientific education to degree level, have the ability to work autonomously towards a goal, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be comfortable handling quantitative scientific data, and be able to manage projects within financial and schedule constraints. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial. You will be based with the project PI in the Department of Biology. The researcher will work in support of the Nature Positive Hub, and the Global Finance and Economy Group. The Oxford Nature Positive Hub is located in the Department of Biology, bringing together leading researchers from across the University of Oxford, with close collaborators from other organisations. 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