Researcher in Human Rights

6 days ago

Oxford OX QY, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Reporting to Prof Thom Wetzer, Director of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and Associate Professor of Law and Finance, the postholder will be a legal scholar with a focus on human rights and climate change.

This research will focus on procedural and substantive issues in climate lawsuits before regional human rights courts including on standing before the European Court of Human Rights, Paris-aligned greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios that are aligned with human rights, and how to assess individual emitters' contributions to climate change impacts under human rights law.

The successful candidate will be an interdisciplinary scholar who will join a vibrant and growing research environment at the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme that builds on the University of Oxford's expertise in climate science and law.

The post is ideal for a candidate who can demonstrate strong legal skills in the area of human rights law, and aptitude for interdisciplinary scholarship at the interface of climate science and law. The postholder will have opportunities to engage with a range of stakeholders including policymakers and legal practitioners.

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.

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.

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The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 21 November 2025. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

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

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