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Vacancies within Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

There are currently 2 vacancies within Smith School of Enterprise 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
Events and Engagement Co-ordinator July 23, 2025, noon Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616

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&#8217;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>&#160;</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 &#8211; a vibrant, interdisciplinary team driving innovation in economic thinking.</div><br> <div>&#160;</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&#8217;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&#8217;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>&#160;</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>&#160;</div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <strong>https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</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>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</strong></div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Hybrid working</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Discounted bus travel</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Plus, many other University benefits</div><br> <div>&#160;</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>&#160;</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>&#160;</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&#8217;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>&#160;</div><br> <div>We&#8217;re looking for someone with a strong background in event management, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the confidence to work with diverse audiences &#8211; from students to global leaders. A flexible approach and a keen eye for detail are essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</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&#8217;s leading universities.</div><br> <div>&#160;</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>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer&#160;</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; 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>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</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 &#160;https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em>&#160;recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk&#160;&#160;</em></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is&#160;<strong>12.00 noon</strong>&#160;on <strong>23&#160;</strong><strong>July 2025</strong>.&#160;Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.&#160; 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>