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The Saïd Business School takes on water education
The Saïd Business School recognises water as a pressing global challenge, naming 'Water Management and Markets' a theme of its flagship Global Opportunities and Threats Oxford (GOTO) programme in 2015.
GOTO is an action-oriented problem-solving community geared towards addressing some of the most complex issues that the world faces today. It has been running at the Saïd Business School since 2012 and is an integral part of the curriculum, with all MBA and EMBA students participating.
At the core of the GOTO programme is a multimedia platform which connects students, alumni and faculty to discuss, debate and drive new business ideas that address global challenges. The platform features contributions from experts and practitioners, debating forums, research from Saïd Business School's students and faculty, as well infographics, images and videos.
In 2015 the Business School is taking on Water Management and Markets as a key theme, reflecting the growing concern about global water risks such as water scarcity, pollution and floods. The World Economic Forum's 2015 Global Risks Report recently ranked water crises as the risk with highest impact on society in a survey of 900 leaders from politics, business and NGOs.
The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment is partnering with the Saïd Business School to design the curriculum for a course on Water Management and Markets, to be delivered as part of the GOTO programme in the Spring Term of 2015.
The Water Management and Markets course will engage students and stimulate thinking around private sector risks, challenges, and opportunities related to water. Leading academics, industry experts, international organisations and growing enterprises will give presentations on a range of topics, including: the science of water management, water supply services and systems, corporate water risk and return, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the water sector.
Saïd Business School
Global Opportunities and Threats Oxford (GOTO)
Smith School of Enterprise and Environment
World Economic Forum's 2015 Global Risks Report
February 5, 2015 /0 Comments/by OWN Coordinator
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Vacancy: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Economic Analysis of the Impacts of Droughts
School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford
Grade 7: £30,434 p.a.
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work with us to analyse the economic impacts of drought.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of economic impact assessment and risk analysis. You must have a Doctorate and have published innovative research on relevant topics in the academic literature. You will have experience of empirical analysis of heterogeneous and sparse datasets, the implementation and application of economic models at different scales; demonstrable capability to devise and implement innovative modelling solutions; a sound understanding of probabilistic risk analysis, uncertainty analysis and decision analysis, and the implementation of these methodologies in the context of economic modelling.
The postholder will be expected to publish their research work in the international academic literature. You will be expected to participate enthusiastically in the multidisciplinary MaRIUS research consortium, including engagement with project stakeholders in government and industry.
This is a fixed-term post for 20 months.
For an informal discussion about the post, contact Dr Chris Decker (christopher.decker@csls.ox.ac.uk) to arrange a suitable time for a phone-based discussion.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 23 February 2015, and interviews will be held on Thursday 26 February 2015 or in the week commencing the 2 March 2015.
For more information and how to apply, please see the job details on the Oxford University Recruitment website.
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