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"""_____________________________________________________________________________________________ BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Research Fellow (Fieldwork Lead) for the Minerva Global Security Programme Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum, dependent on experience (pro-rated for part-time appointments) Hours Part-time (0.7FTE / 26.25 hours per week) Contract type Fixed-term for 10 months, with the possibility of extension Reporting to Dr Annette Idler, Associate Professor in Global Security, and Director of the Minerva Programme on Global Security Vacancy reference 170414 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 22 January. We anticipated holding interview in week commencing after closing date, with a start date as soon as possible. The role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for a Research Fellow (Fieldwork Lead) for Minerva Global Security Programme: Contested Cross-border Spaces, Illicit Flows, and Order in the Contemporary World to oversee and coordinate fieldwork across three different fieldwork sites in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Andean region, in cooperation with the Principal Investigator and collaborators. Led by the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr Annette Idler (University of Oxford), the project seeks to illuminate the dynamic interactions of the political, economic, and social dimensions of global security: global order, transnational supply chains and local experiences of instability. Networked illicit flows of weapons, drugs, money, and trafficked people span contested cross-border spaces embedded in unstable regions. They can turn local security risks into a globally relevant phenomenon. We study how this mechanism works, and how it helps proliferate cross-border violence, strengthen armed actors, and shift the global balance of power. We expect that, together, these intersecting dynamics undermine global security, influencing order in the contemporary world. We work across different levels of analysis ranging from the local, and national, to the transnational and global level, with a particular focus on Ukraine/Russia, South Asia, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, the Andean Region, and the Golden Triangle. The post-holder will be an independent researcher with training and experience in designing and overseeing mixed methods fieldwork including interviews and surveys, carried out with local partners in conflict-affected or otherwise unstable settings. They will hold a PhD in political science, development studies or another social science field relevant to the project, alongside a demonstrated track record of producing high-quality research suitable for publication. Proficiency in interview and survey methodology, developing fieldwork protocols, and conducting research ethics training for Global South partner organizations, is also essential. Responsibilities The duties of the post are to: • Oversee and coordinate fieldwork across three different fieldwork sites in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Andean region, in cooperation with the PI and collaborators. • Act as a source of information and advice on fieldwork methodologies and procedures to other members of the team. • Engage in original, world-class research in fieldwork design and ethics as well as data analysis and manage project-related research and administrative activities. • Collaborate in the preparation of project-related research publications in highlyranked, peer reviewed academic journals. • Participate fully in the research team and in the intellectual life of the Blavatnik School of Government. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria that are set out below. Applicants should make sure that their application shows very clearly how they believe that their skills and experience meet these criteria. • Hold a PhD/DPhil in political science, development studies or another social science field relevant to the project. • Training and experience in designing and overseeing mixed methods fieldwork including interviews and surveys, carried out with local partners in the respective fieldwork sites. • Fieldwork experience in conflict-affected or otherwise unstable regions. • Knowledge of interview and survey methodology 2 • Experience in writing and fielding fieldwork and data management protocols. • Training and experience in delivering research ethics training for partner organisations in the Global South • Evidence of developing a track record of internationally excellent research worthy of publication in highly-ranked, peer reviewed academic journals, commensurate with the candidate's career stage. Desirable selection criteria • Training and/or experience in sampling and measurement theory. • Familiarity with the social science literature on the illicit economy, borderlands and armed conflict. • Experience in liaising with defence and security practitioners. • Basic Spanish language skills. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; applied research; and engagement with government and practitioners. The School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 120 MPP students and five doctoral students a year. The Blavatnik School of Government holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. You can find more information on the Blavatnik School of Government’s website. 4 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. 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