Research Assistant in Nature Finance

1 month ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking to appoint two Research Assistants in Nature Finance who would contribute to our sustainable finance research on nature and biodiversity, agriculture and land use sectors. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nature Finance, each Research Assistant will have expertise in nature, agriculture, agrifood and land/use sectors, and will contribute to high impact research in areas related nature finance and investment, including the development of bankable and investable markets in nature; how we finance nature recovery; financing nature recovery plans and related financial disclosures; new nature recovery-linked financial instruments and structures; the role of public financial institutions in correcting market failures that hinder nature recovery; engagement and stewardship in relation to nature; financial regulation and supervision relevant to nature finance; and data and analytics for measuring nature-related financial risks, impacts, and opportunities.

It is essential that they hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience and a finance, economics, environmental science, biology, ecology, data science, geography, or sustainability MSc/MPhil. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and proficiency in computing and statistical techniques. They will also have experience of contributing to research publications and excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension if external funds are available.



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