About the role
The role will develop and deliver 'living laboratory' approaches to applied research and project-based learning to advance the University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
The initiative is at an early stage and the post-holder will have overall responsibility for implementing and evaluating the developing programme.
The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the research and education challenges and small grants associated with the Living Lab.
About you
You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in environmental sustainability.
Candidates should demonstrate previous experience with project management and the ability to use initiative to plan and organise complex activities and programmes.
While not required, experience with multi-stakeholder projects at the University of Oxford and living laboratory approaches to research and learning are preferred.
About us
The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University's rich and unique resources.
We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community.
Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford's world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
What we offer
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days' annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact .
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1 November 2026.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 9 November 2026.
Contact Person: Recruitment Administrator
Vacancy ID: 189195
Contact Phone: Closing Date & Time : 01-Nov-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7
Salary (£): £39,424 - £47,779 per annum