Research Assistant in Nature Finance

3 hours ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time
Job Title: Research Assistant in Nature Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant to contribute to our sustainable finance research on nature and biodiversity, agriculture, and land use sectors.

As a Research Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Executive Director of Nature Finance and contribute to high-impact research in areas related to nature finance and investment, including:

  • Development of bankable and investable markets in nature
  • Financing nature recovery plans and related financial disclosures
  • New nature recovery-linked financial instruments and structures
  • 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
  • Data and analytics for measuring nature-related financial risks, impacts, and opportunities

You will hold a first degree in Finance, economics, environmental science, biology, ecology, data science, geography, sustainability, and have some relevant experience. You 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.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in the University of Oxford.

The University of Oxford and the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE) are committed to equality and value diversity. This post is fixed-term for 12 months.



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