Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Climate Policy and Regulation, Oxford Climate Policy Hub

Location: Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have a regular events calendar that are designed to appeal to all, including our Christmas and summer parties.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.

About the Role

You will contribute to the Hub’s research on climate policy, regulation and governance, working collaboratively to develop innovative research across sectors and jurisdictions. You will design and adapt research methodologies, analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence, and explore how climate policies and regulations are designed, interact and spread across different contexts.

You will help shape new research projects and funding proposals, contribute to academic publications and book chapters, including comparative research using the Climate Policy Monitor, and present findings at conferences and other events. Working with colleagues and partner institutions, you will manage your own research activities, share methodological expertise and engage with policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders. You may also contribute to developing new areas of the Hub’s research and Climate Policy Monitor.

About You

You will hold, or be close to completing, a relevant PhD/DPhil in public policy, political science, law, economics, international relations or a related discipline, alongside relevant research experience. You will have strong specialist knowledge of climate policy, regulation or governance in one or more sectors or jurisdictions, with the ability to contribute to comparative research across different contexts and develop innovative research ideas.

You will have effective organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage your own research and meet deadlines. You will bring experience of contributing to research publications or presentations, alongside the ability to develop new research ideas and contribute to funding proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and findings, and represent the research group at meetings.

Application process

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.

The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 16 November 2026

Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 7 December 2026 and will be online.

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