Research Associate in Computational Methods for Climate and Child Health

Fixed-term for 12 months

Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £43,984 per annum inclusive of Oxford University weighting (Potential to under fill at Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 p.a. inclusive of Oxford University weighting)

Location: Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford 

About the Role 

The Department of Computer Science, University  of  Oxford,  is  currently  looking  for  one outstanding candidate to fill a role of a Research Associate in Computational Methods for Climate and Child Health.

The post-holder will be based in the Department of Computer Science at Oxford and a core member of the newly established Oxford Martin School Programme on Climate and Child Health. 

Reporting directly to Professor Seth Flaxman (Department of Computer Science) and Dr Neil Hart (School of Geography and the Environment), and collaborating closely with Professor Lucie Cluver (Department of Social Policy and Intervention) you will help lead an ongoing multiyear programme of methodological research linking climate science directly with child health and wellbeing. 

The programme is a partnership between the Oxford Martin School and Oxford Global Health, working with UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme and the World Meteorological Organization, alongside humanitarian agencies across Africa. Together they are generating evidence on how climate shocks affect children, identifying practical ways to strengthen resilience, and informing disaster planning and early warning systems. 

By combining research and practice, the Oxford Martin Programme on Climate and Child Health aims to safeguard children’s wellbeing and strengthen their futures in a changing climate. 

About Us

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays) – pro-rata for part-time jobs
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport

The successful candidate will work onsite in the Department of Computer Science buildings in central Oxford, however remote and flexible working can be considered.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.

Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.

While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.

The closing date for applications is midday on 27^th May 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in early June.

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