Researcher (REFRESH project)

School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE), South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QY

An opportunity within the School of Geography and the Environment as part of the REFRESH project as a Researcher.

Reporting to Professor Heather Viles and Dr Katrin Wilhelm the successful candidate will work on the REFRESH project to research into the history of water management schemes at a series of case study sites, with a focus on Blenheim Palace (the UK case study). 

To be considered for the role you will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. An ability to manage own academic research and associated activities is essential. You will need to show excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

What We Offer 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

This role is full time with the possibility for flexible work depending on the preferred candidates needs and preferences.

Application Process

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.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to   recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk 

The closing date is 16th September 2024 at noon. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

Interviews will take place in late-September/early-October 2024 and be held either in person or via Microsoft Teams.

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