The University of Oxford is Hiring a Departmental Lecturer and Researcher in Environmental Science & Policy with a Global South focus (5 years full-time) @University of Oxford

Overview

The University of Oxford is seeking a Departmental Lecturer and Researcher in Environmental Science and Policy with a Global South focus for a five-year full-time position at the Environmental Change Institute (ECI).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver postgraduate teaching, including lectures, seminars, and supervision.
• Develop and design MSc modules and electives.
• Conduct assessments and provide academic feedback.
• Support field trips and experiential learning.
• Establish an independent research program aligned with ECI's core themes (Climate, Ecosystems, Energy, Food Systems, Global Finance and Economy, Infrastructure Systems, Land, Society and Governance).
• Strengthen quantitative and systems-based approaches in interdisciplinary environmental research, with a focus on Global South contexts.
• Contribute to shaping innovative environmental research and teaching.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a relevant field (or close to completion).
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Experience in quantitative research and analytical techniques.
• Proven ability to teach effectively at postgraduate level.
• Capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engagement with policy-relevant research.
• Scholar capable of bridging scientific research and public policy, particularly in Global South environmental contexts.

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract (5 years)
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Salary range: £39,424 – £47,779
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• Family leave schemes
• Childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans

Location

Oxford, UK

How to Apply

Submit an online application including a covering letter, supporting statement addressing selection criteria, CV, and details of two referees. Technical queries can be directed to recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk.

Deadline

12:00 noon (UK time), 4 March 2026