We are seeking

to appoint a Research Assistants in Nature Finance who would contribute to our sustainable finance research on nature and biodiversity, agriculture and land use sectors. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nature Finance, each Research Assistant will have expertise in nature, agriculture, agrifood and land/use sectors, and will contribute to high impact research in areas related nature finance and investment, including the development of bankable and investable markets in nature; how we finance nature recovery; financing nature recovery plans and related financial disclosures; new nature recovery-linked financial instruments and structures; the role of public financial institutions in correcting market failures that hinder nature recovery; engagement and stewardship in relation to nature; financial regulation and supervision relevant to nature finance; and data and analytics for measuring nature-related financial risks, impacts, and opportunities. The successful candidate will hold a first degree in Finance, economics, environmental science, biology, ecology, data science, geography, sustainability, together with some relevant experience. Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. They will also have experience of contributing to research publications and excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience of following and adapting methodologies Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE and SSEE are committed to equality and value diversity. This post is fixed-term for 12 months.