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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inclusive Battery Redeployment and Policy for Global Decarbonisation

Research Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779

Join the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inclusive Battery Redeployment and Policy for Global Decarbonisation. Supported by the Oxford Martin School, this cutting-edge project examines the policy, institutional, and regulatory landscapes shaping battery uptake, including second-life batteries, across emerging economies.

Working with Dr Radhika Khosla and Dr Anupama Sen, and collaborating within the Circular Battery Economies Programme, you will publish in leading journals, map institutional ecosystems, engage directly with senior policymakers and community stakeholders, organise international workshops, and translate findings into impactful policy outputs. 

This post is fixed term until 31 December 2027 and offered on a full-time basis (1 FTE / 37.5 hours)

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 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.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance here.  

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 18 March 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.
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