Senior Researcher on Organisational Change for Net Zero Digital Research Infrastructure

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Oxford seeks a Senior Researcher to support the transition to net zero through community projects and expert networks. The successful candidate will leverage their research skills to explore behaviour change related to digital technology and climate action. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a Research Fellowship with an excellent pension scheme and 38 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline is required.
• Experience in behaviour change, data analysis, or energy use in computing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a network of experts.
• Conduct research on behaviour change patterns related to digital technology.
• Facilitate UKRI’s leadership in transitioning to net zero.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Passion for climate action

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

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Senior Researcher on Organisational Change for Net Zero Digital Research Infrastructure, Oxford

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University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY UK, is seeking a Senior Researcher to support the creation of a network of experts, a team of champions, and community projects aimed at providing authoritative advice on the pathway to net zero. This role involves research exploring behaviour change patterns at the intersection of digital technology, academic research, and the transition to net zero, as well as facilitating UKRI’s leadership in this transition. The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics (AOPP) sub-department and Engineering Science, combining rigorous research with hands-on facilitation. The role offers a Research Fellowship within the Oxford Net Zero programme. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for climate action and systems change. Experience in behaviour change, data analysis, or energy use in computing is highly desirable. This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2028, offered on a full-time basis.

What We Offer

• 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

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