We are seeking a Casual Research Assistant to join an interdisciplinary Oxford team working on a high-impact, policy-focused project examining how forest action in producer countries affects agricultural production, trade stability, and UK food-system resilience. The role will focus on analysing trade flow implications of forest-action scenarios across soy (Brazil) and cocoa (Ghana) supply chains, working closely with researchers and policy partners including DEFRA. Responsibilities include quantitative trade analysis, dataset processing and quality assurance, integration of findings with qualitative evidence streams, and contribution to policy briefs and research outputs.

Location: Oxford-based (hybrid possible)
Contract: 4 months (expected start April 2026). The project ends on 31 August 2026.
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Grade: Researcher Grade 6 (£35,681 - £41,636 per annum)

Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the whole duration of their contract. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Essential: Degree in economics, geography, environmental science, agricultural science, or related field, and experience working with trade/agricultural/economic datasets and quantitative analysis tools.

To apply, please send your CV and a 1-page supporting letter to: aline.soterroni@biology.ox.ac.uk

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please submit your application as soon as possible. Final deadline: 8th April

Project page: How can action on deforestation strengthen the UK’s food system security and resilience?