Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Climate Policy and Regulation, Oxford Climate Policy Hub
Overview
The University of Oxford, specifically within the Blavatnik School of Government and the Oxford Climate Policy Hub, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus on climate policy and regulation. The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract based onsite at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford, United Kingdom.
What you get
The salary for this position ranges from £39,424 to £47,779 per annum at Grade 7. Employees have access to a collaborative and dynamic department environment, regular events and talks, seasonal parties, and wellbeing benefits.
Requirements
Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, a relevant PhD or DPhil in law, public policy, political science, economics, international relations, or a related discipline, alongside relevant research experience. Candidates need strong specialist knowledge of climate policy, regulation, or governance in one or more sectors or jurisdictions, as well as the ability to contribute to comparative research across different contexts. Additional requirements include effective organisational and project management skills, experience contributing to research publications or presentations, the ability to develop new research ideas and funding proposals, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply
Applicants must submit an online application that includes a CV, the details of two referees, and a supporting statement in their own words that explains how they meet the selection criteria.
Key dates
The application deadline is 12 noon UK time on Monday 16 November 2026. Interviews are expected to be held online during the week commencing 7 December 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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- Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.