School of Geography and the Environment
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
University of Oxford
Grade 7: £31,076 - £38,183 p.a. (pro rata for part-time)
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in the area of financial institutions and markets as they relate to long-term environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, stranded assets and impact investing.
Key duties will include developing empirical research on the role of financial institutions and markets in promoting long-term environmental sustainability; impact investing and stranded assets; conducting research projects on these themes; authoring and co-authoring publication in journals on both the methods and results of research related to financial institutions, markets, and environmental issues; participating and leading seminars, conferences, and consultations with the academic community, students and faculty, and relevant institutions in the financial industry and supporting the Programme Director, Sustainable Finance in his relationship with these types of institutions.
The successful candidate must have a Doctorate (or be near to completion) or equivalent experience in finance, economics, or economic geography and/or environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility; must be fluent in written and spoken English and a demonstrated track record in writing papers for publication. An ability to work in a demanding environment subject to deadlines and exacting professional and academic standards is essential.
The appointment will be available for up to 12 months in the first instance. Part-time working request will be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1 February 2017, and interviews will be held week commencing 13 February 2017.
Contact Person : HR Assistant Vacancy ID : 126667
Contact Phone : 01865 285082 Closing Date : 01-Feb-2017
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