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University of Oxford
Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN
The Department of Earth Sciences wish to recruit a Senior Research Associate in Natural Resource Innovation to join
our thriving academic community. The role will start from 5th January 2026 or later by mutual agreement. The
appointment will be for 5 years.
This post related to Earth Sciences is one of four Senior Research Associate posts being created as part of the new
strategic research programme, Oxford EARTH (Equitable Access to sustainable Resources for a Thriving Habitat).
The other three posts span other departments including Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Geography, Law, and
Economics). Oxford EARTH closely interacts with other strategic research programmes at Oxford, including Oxford
Net Zero, the Zero Institute and Sustainable Chemistry.
We are looking for a creative researcher in the broad area of natural resources including, but not limited to:
economic geology, geothermal systems, waste storage and valorisation (e.g., radioactive waste, CO2, acid mine
drainage), resource recovery and recycling, and natural hydrogen.
Successful applicants will work at the forefront of resource innovation in the Earth Sciences and capitalise on these
innovations and their far-reaching possibilities in the exploration and recovery of resources on Earth. Recent
technological advancements (e.g., petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geomicrobiology, etc.) are providing fresh
new directions in this research area. Furthermore, the use of large datasets and machine learning methods are
unlocking new possibilities.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the broader Oxford EARTH team, in particular engagement
and collaboration with the social sciences, and may have the opportunity to deliver class teaching and
demonstrations on relevant natural resource topics.
If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please
contact Professors Tamsin Mather, David Pyle, or Jonathan Blundy. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence
and will not form part of the selection decision.
£49,119- £55,031
Full-time fixed-term contract
20 October 2025 at 12:00hrs
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ApplyGeochemic Ltd
Blaenavon, NP4 9RL, Wales, United Kingdom
Geochemic Ltd are seeking an experienced mining waste geochemist, to assist a growing mining focused environmental laboratory with data review, data interpretation and reporting, client support and mentoring of staff. They are based in Blaenavon, South-east Wales in the United Kingdom.
Up to 60k
Optional full-time, part-time, hybrid permanent contract
31 October 2025 at 23:45