"Source"@en . . "text/n3" . "Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies" . . . "Document" . . . . . "application/rdf+xml" . "type" . . . . _:Na4691f50f3ea4ac4b6476f25fbceb42d . """Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies SUMMARY Title Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies Department Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) Division Social Sciences Location The Middle East Studies Programme, the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) Grade and Salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 Contract type 3 year fixed-term contract to commence on 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Hours Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Vacancy reference 170727 Reporting to Head of OSGA Additional Information *Proof of the right-to-work in the UK: This vacancy does meet the Home Office requirements for a new Certificate of Sponsorship application. However, if the chosen candidate require a different type of visa, the School will explore, with the help from the Staff Immigration Team, if they could pursue any other visa routes. The Role The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies is looking to employ a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies. The fellowship is available from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed-term until 30 September 2027. The researcher will by supervised by and work alongside Prof Yaacov Yadgar, the Stanley Lewis Professor of Israel Studies. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to launch their post-doctoral career. They will have a vibrant and dynamic research agenda, pursuing new and original independent research projects, and presenting their research in Oxford and other academic venues. They will be responsible for co-leading and developing the field of Israel Studies in Oxford: contributing towards teaching and supervision in their area of expertise; organising research seminars and conferences; and cultivating links with other scholars in relevant fields of research. Applicants from all academic fields will be considered. Any queries about the post that are of a non-administrative nature should be addressed to Professor Yaacov Yadgar at yaacov.yadgar@area.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. The successful candidate(s) will be offered visa application support, if required, to allow them to apply to appropriate working visa routes from the UK or from overseas. Responsibilities  To pursue an independent programme of advanced study and research in Israel Studies.  Prepare research publications and publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals and presses.  Present papers at academic conferences and University seminars.  Play a leading role in developing Israel Studies at the University of Oxford.  Arrange termly research seminars and contribute towards the organisation of an annual conference.  Supervise master’s dissertations for students studying on the MPhil programmes in Global and Area Studies (GAS).  Contribute towards Global and Areas Studies and Modern Middle East teaching by offering an option course on Main Themes in Israeli Society and Politics.  Contribute to the wider intellectual life of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. Essential selection criteria  Hold a relevant doctorate by the time of the start of employment, and no earlier than three years before 1st January 2025.  Possess expert knowledge of the relevant field of research.  Possess the skills to manage academic research projects and associated activities, including the organisation of research seminars and conferences.  Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication and present research papers at academic seminars and conferences.  Evidence abilities to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed international journals and presses.  Evidence commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students.  Commitment to the equality and diversity values championed by OSGA and the University of Oxford. Desirable selection criteria  Experience of leading a research programme independently.  Experience of working collaboratively with researchers.  Experience of teaching and supervising highly motivated master’s students.  Experience of managing project research budgets.  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion awareness: An understanding of the needs of and/or experience of working with an ethnically diverse population. Page 2 of 7 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 you haven’t done so already) the names of your nominated referees. 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 . 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 three referees and indicate whether we can contact them if you are shortlisted. You will be asked to upload a CV, including details of relevant publications of no more than four A4 pages, and a supporting statement (no more than three A4 pages). The supporting statement must and 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). You will also be asked to provide a short statement of your proposed research project during the three years of the Fellowship (no more than three A4 pages). 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. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Page 3 of 7 Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly to the recruitment team at: hr-administrator@area.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 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. For more information, please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk. Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) The School represents a commitment by the University to enhancing teaching and research in Area Studies. It brings together seven units: the African Studies Centre, the Latin American Centre (including the Brazilian Studies Programme), the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, the Contemporary China Studies Programme, Russian and East European Studies, the Contemporary South Asia Studies Programme and the Middle East Programme. The administration of the School is based at 12 Bevington Road, with colleagues also providing administrative support across a number of locations in which the School’s constituent units are based (including the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies at St Antony’s College and the University of Oxford China Centre at St Hugh’s College). The School is devoted to research and graduate teaching in academic disciplines which attempt to understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of society through anthropology, economics, politics, history, sociology and culture. Its teaching and research seek to take into account both the insights provided by the separate disciplines and the contextualisation provided by in-depth knowledge of specific regions and countries. Interdisciplinary collaboration to study specific social processes is encouraged, and a distinctive Page 4 of 7 feature of the School is the number of its academic staff who hold joint appointments in the School and a disciplinary department in the Social Sciences or Humanities Divisions. In the most recent national research quality assessment exercise (REF2021), Area Studies at Oxford – comprising staff in the School and the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies in the Humanities Division - was judged to account for more world-leading (4*) research than any other Area Studies department in the UK. The School admits around 140 graduate students a year on Masters and DPhil programmes, across the African Studies Centre, Latin American Centre, the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, Russian and East European Studies, Contemporary South Asia, Contemporary Chinese Studies, Middle East Studies, and the comparative Master’s programme in Global and Area Studies. Additionally, the School’s academic staff supervise doctoral students and teach on a range of undergraduate programmes in other parts of the University. Further information about the OSGA, its component units, its staff, courses and research activities can be found on its website at www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award to recognise the advancement of gender equality, representation and progression. 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As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eleven of our departments have achieved Bronze awards under the Athena Swan Charter (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender). Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award. In February 2023, for the first time, the University as a whole was awarded an institutional Athena Swan Silver award, acknowledging the progress that has been made in addressing a number of gender gaps across the University over the last five years. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000 undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200 postgraduate research students. 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