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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Policy and Regulation at the Oxford Climate Policy Hub University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
This is a salaried post at Research Grade 7, paying £40,178–£48,700 per annum. Employment benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 38 days’ annual leave, family leave and childcare services, travel-related schemes, social and sports club membership, and opportunities for hybrid working.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Oxford
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About this position
The University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Oxford Climate Policy Hub at Radcliffe Observatory Quarter in Oxford. The role focuses on climate policy, regulation and governance across sectors and jurisdictions.
The fellow will work collaboratively to develop innovative research on how climate policies and regulations are designed, interact and spread in different contexts. The project involves designing and adapting research methodologies, analysing qualitative and quantitative evidence, and contributing to comparative research using the Climate Policy Monitor.
The postholder will help shape new research projects and funding proposals, contribute to academic publications and book chapters, and present findings at conferences and other events. They will manage their own research activities, share methodological expertise, and engage with policymakers, regulators, partner institutions and other stakeholders.
The Blavatnik School of Government is a collaborative and internationally engaged academic environment dedicated to improving government and public policymaking through research, teaching and engagement with practitioners. The fellow may also contribute to new areas of the Hub’s research and the further development of the Climate Policy Monitor.
Funding details
This is a salaried post at Research Grade 7, paying £40,178–£48,700 per annum. Employment benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 38 days’ annual leave, family leave and childcare services, travel-related schemes, social and sports club membership, and opportunities for hybrid working.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a relevant PhD/DPhil in public policy, political science, law, economics, international relations or a related discipline, with relevant research experience. They should have strong specialist knowledge of climate policy, regulation or governance in one or more sectors or jurisdictions; experience contributing to research publications or presentations; the ability to develop research ideas and contribute to funding proposals; strong organisational and project-management skills; and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing for publication and presenting research findings.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Oxford vacancy portal. Upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, your CV, and details of three referees. The closing time is 12 noon UK time on 16 November 2026.
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