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All vacancies within School of Geography and the Environment
There are currently 4 vacancies within School of Geography and the Environment:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant – Macroeconomics of the Seventh Carbon Budget | July 21, 2025, noon | Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Research Support and Facilitation Officer (Maternity Cover) | July 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Events and Engagement Co-ordinator | July 23, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Food Systems | Aug. 12, 2025, noon | not specified |
Research Assistant – Macroeconomics of the Seventh Carbon Budget
Closes: July 21, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford Agile Initiative has awarded funding for an exciting 12-month research project exploring the macroeconomic and distributional impacts of the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. Developed in close collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), this high-impact project places cutting-edge research at the heart of UK climate policy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the team and provide vital research and project support. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the MacroCB7 Research Project Manager and Principal Investigator, Professor Doyne Farmer, and will become an integral member of the Complexity Economics research group – a vibrant, interdisciplinary team driving innovation in economic thinking.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li>Contribute to the research and project administration of the MacroCB7 project, assessing the macroeconomic and distributional impact of the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget.</li><br> <li>Contribute to wider project planning, regularly reporting on progress and contributing ideas for better ways to work together as a team</li><br> <li>Become a proficient user and developer of the INET Oxford Macroeconomic model, an agent-based model that the project will extend for this policy application.</li><br> <li>Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and quantitative data on the financial flows and technological changes associated with policies proposed in the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget.</li><br> <li>Contribute to research publications and policy briefings</li><br> <li>Contribute to day-to-day administration of the research project, including arranging meetings and facilitating workshops</li><br> <li>Contribute to discussions and share research findings with policy partners, particularly the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>To be a successful candidate;</strong></div><br> <ol><br> <li>Hold a relevant first degree</li><br> <li>Working towards a doctorate in a discipline related to economics or climate change policy</li><br> <li>Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in energy and climate policies to participate in the MacroCB7 project</li><br> <li>Experience conducting research using Python or another programming language</li><br> <li>Ability to manage own research and administrative activities</li><br> <li>Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data to a policy audience, and represent the research group at meetings with policy partners</li><br> </ol><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Applications for this vacancy should be made online, and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <strong>https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Enquiries may be directed to</strong> <strong>recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk</strong>**. The closing date for applications is midday on 21 July 2025.**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</strong></div><br> <div>•       Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays</div><br> <div>•       Hybrid working</div><br> <div>•       Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</div><br> <div>•       Discounted bus travel</div><br> <div>•       Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•       Plus, many other University benefits</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The School of Geography and the Environment is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, Black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford. The school holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.</em></div><br> <div> </div> </div>Research Support and Facilitation Officer (Maternity Cover)
Closes: July 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div>The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Research Support and Facilitation Officer to join our welcoming and collaborative Research Support and Facilitation team. This team forms part of the wider departmental Professional Services group, supporting a large, diverse, and research-intensive academic community.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is central to the effective delivery of research activity at SoGE. The postholder will work closely with academic and research staff to support the development and submission of grant applications, liaise with University Research Services on project approvals, and assist with the post-award administration of successful grants. You will also play a key role in coordinating the School’s research ethics review process, managing internal communications about funding opportunities, and supporting departmental research governance activities, including engagement and impact tracking, publication reporting, and REF preparation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A key part of the role involves maintaining accurate records, ensuring deadlines are met, and responding flexibly and professionally to the varied needs of staff across the School. The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong sense of initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Confidence in written and oral communication, sound numeracy, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach are essential. Experience of working in a higher education environment, and knowledge of research funding processes, especially in relation to UK and international funders, would be advantageous.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours) and as Maternity leave cover for 12 months or until post holder returns. Secondments will be considered for this vacancy. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <strong>https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> </em><em>recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk</em>**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong> 22 July 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>Events and Engagement Co-ordinator
Closes: July 23, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Events and Engagement Co-ordinator to join the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE). This is a key role at the heart of a dynamic, fast-paced team working to deliver a wide range of academic, executive, and high-profile events that connect research, enterprise and environmental sustainability.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Based in the School of Geography and the Environment, you will lead the coordination and delivery of seminars, workshops, and flagship events such as the World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment. You’ll liaise with academics, senior stakeholders, and external partners to ensure events are delivered smoothly, while also supporting communications and post-event follow-up.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We’re looking for someone with a strong background in event management, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the confidence to work with diverse audiences – from students to global leaders. A flexible approach and a keen eye for detail are essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in shaping events that inspire change, within a collaborative team at one of the world’s leading universities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is fixed-term for 1 year and offered on a part-time basis (60% - 80% FTE)</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  </em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>23 </strong><strong>July 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher in Food Systems
Closes: Aug. 12, 2025, noon; salary: not specified
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a research fellow to work on a project on global food systems analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new multi-disciplinary research team on food systems analysis jointly based at University College London and the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, with offices in both London and Oxford. The new research group is supported by long-term funding from Wellcome Trust and by project-specific funding from the EU Horizon programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As part of a multi-disciplinary research team, you will contribute to analyses of the global food system. Some of the interests of the project will be to develop trajectories of dietary change towards healthier and more sustainable diets with a particular attention to alternative protein sources, and to integrate environmental, health, and nutritional assessments of dietary and food-system changes. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research ideas and to collaborate with other members of the team on food system analyses.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must hold, or be close to completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, geography, environmental science, public health, economics). You will have experience relevant for food systems modelling including technical knowledge (e.g., in data science, input-output modelling, applied economic modelling, environmental and ecological assessments, GIS, comparative risk assessments), as well as proficiency in data analysis and coding. Your writing and communication skills allow you to interact effectively with different academic communities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications should include responses to each of the selection criteria set out in the job description. Applications that do not include responses to all criteria will not be considered. Please note that the responsibilities listed below include those specific to the role, as well as those generic to a grade 7 postholder.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries are very welcome and can be addressed to Dr Marco Springmann (marco.springmann@ouce.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is fixed-term until 31 October 2027 and offered on a full-time basis. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  </em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>12 August 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>