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Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya is seeking to appoint one part-time researcher at 10% FTE (3.75 hours per week) to work on the research project ‘Nonviolent Repression in Electoral Autocracies’. The project, currently in its third year, is funded by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The successful candidate will work under the line management of the PI to support the research activities of the project that include but are not limited to the design, administration, and analysis of public opinion surveys in Russia and the presentation and production of academic journal articles and policy outputs. As a career development post, this position includes a dedicated budget for international conference attendance and research training. Current team members, have attended the European Political Science Association (EPSA) meeting and received quantitative training as part of the Essex Summer School in Quantitative methods. The project is based at the Department of Politics and International Relations, at the University of Oxford, a research department in the Social Sciences Division. DPIR operates a flexible working arrangement, and you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with the PI, should you request it. DPIR aims to actively promote the implementation of the University’s family- friendly policies to help foster a family friendly working environment, including provision of family leave (such as policies for maternity, paternity, parental, carers and adoption leave), flexible/part-time working and scheduling inclusive meetings. **About you** The successful candidate will have advanced quantitative analysis skills and demonstrable research interest in comparative politics. The successful candidate needs to be a clear communicator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well as a member of a larger research team. Full professional proficiency or native/bilingual proficiency in Russian is a desirable but not essential requirement for the role. **Application process** If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya, the project’s Principal Investigator **katerina.tertytchnaya@politics.ox.ac.uk**. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference **168556** on all correspondence. Only applications received before midday UK time on **Friday 10 November 2023** can be considered. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 November 2023.
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Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya is seeking to appoint one part-time researcher at 10% FTE (3.75 hours per week) to work on the research project ‘Nonviolent Repression in Electoral Autocracies’. The project, currently in its third year, is funded by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The successful candidate will work under the line management of the PI to support the research activities of the project that include but are not limited to the design, administration, and analysis of public opinion surveys in Russia and the presentation and production of academic journal articles and policy outputs. As a career development post, this position includes a dedicated budget for international conference attendance and research training. Current team members, have attended the European Political Science Association (EPSA) meeting and received quantitative training as part of the Essex Summer School in Quantitative methods. The project is based at the Department of Politics and International Relations, at the University of Oxford, a research department in the Social Sciences Division. DPIR operates a flexible working arrangement, and you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with the PI, should you request it. DPIR aims to actively promote the implementation of the University’s family-friendly policies to help foster a family friendly working environment, including provision of family leave (such as policies for maternity, paternity, parental, carers and adoption leave), flexible/part-time working and scheduling inclusive meetings. About you The successful candidate will have advanced quantitative analysis skills and demonstrable research interest in comparative politics. The successful candidate needs to be a clear communicator with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well as a member of a larger research team. Full professional proficiency or native/bilingual proficiency in Russian is a desirable but not essential requirement for the role. Application process If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya, the project’s Principal Investigator katerina.tertytchnaya@politics.ox.ac.uk. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference 168556 on all correspondence. Only applications received before midday UK time on Friday 10 November 2023 can be considered. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 November 2023.
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Job Description Job title Research Assistant Division Social Sciences Department Politics and International Relations Location Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours Part-time, 0.10 FTE (3.75 hours per week) Contract type Fixed-term for 12 months from 1 December 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter Reporting to Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya Vacancy reference 168556 Closing date – midday (UK time) on Friday 10 November 2023 Additional information Interviews will be held the week commencing 20 November 2023 The role We wish to appoint one part-time researcher at 10% FTE to work on the research project Nonviolent Repression in Electoral Autocracies, led by Dr Katerina Tertytchnaya. The project, currently in its third year, is funded by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The project investigates how contemporary electoral autocracies, regimes that combine authoritarian practices with multiparty elections, use legal strategies of repression, delegated to bureaucrats and courts, in order to restrict protest and hinder opposition and voter coordination. The project draws empirical evidence from contemporary Russia. It includes quantitative opinion surveys, quantitative and qualitative content analysis, and the collection of protest-event data. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to the design, fielding, and analysis of public opinion surveys, under the supervision of Dr Tertytchnaya. The post can commence as soon as possible after December 1, 2023. As a career development post, the position includes a skills training budget, and budget for international conference attendance. Current Research Associates, doctoral students, have attended the European Political Science Association meeting (EPSA) and received training as part of the Essex Summer School in Quantitative methods. Responsibilities The successful candidate will undertake duties in connection with the project as directed by and developed with Dr Tertytchnaya, including: • Designing, fielding, and analysing opinion surveys in Russia • Collecting data on protest notifications, and protest-events • Maintaining and managing the resultant protest-event datasets and codebooks • Analysis of evidence and joint development of research findings • Archival and publication of data in line with best practice • Authoring academic journal articles and policy outputs • Contribution to other project work packages and sub-projects. • Broader support to the project and its goals, for example through attending team meetings, liaising with partners and stakeholders, assisting in the organisation of events. Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and so the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are in line with the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder Selection criteria Essential • Hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience • • • • • • • • Significant and demonstrable research interest and expertise in the politics of electoral autocracies Strong background and interest in empirical research methods and research design Fluency in statistical and programming languages such as R, Stata, Python or alternatives Independent and original problem-solving skills Effective and flexible time-management skills, including the demonstrated ability to deliver to deadlines Ability and willingness to plan and conduct work independently Capacity for, and commitment to, effective teamwork Excellent communication (written and oral) skills Job description – Research Assistant 2 Desirable • • Full professional proficiency or Native/Bilingual Proficiency in Russia Doctoral training in, and/or research experience with designing, fielding, analysing opinion surveys 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 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 spinouts, 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 Department of Politics and International Relations Politics and International Relations at Oxford University have a long and distinguished history in the education of leading figures in academia, politics, the media and public life, both in the UK and internationally. Teaching and research activities in this area were combined in 2000 to create a Department of Politics and International Relations. With around 90 academic staff, the Department is one of the largest Job description – Research Assistant 3 departments internationally and consistently ranks first in The Times and The Guardian University guides for the subject. It is home to major research projects, a vibrant community of academic visitors, and a strong group of post-doctoral researchers, supported by highly competitive research fellowships, working in the full range of disciplinary sub-fields. The department attracts some of the best academics in the field to work here as permanent faculty, as part of major research projects or as academic visitors. There is a strong post- doctoral group supported by highly competitive research fellowships and working across a broad range of fields. The Department is located in the Social Sciences building at Manor Road, along with the Department of Economics, the Centres for Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies, and the integrated Social Science Library. The building provides excellent facilities including a lecture theatre, a large computer laboratory and a range of seminar rooms as well as a cafeteria and common room for use by both staff and students. The Manor Road Building is served by a shared IT and web team. An experienced Professional Services function supports the department’s research and teaching activities. The department’s core Professional Service is grouped into teams that provide dedicated support for: Courses, Research, Finance, HR, and Communications & Alumni Relations. The administrative teams work closely with each other as well as with staff in other parts of the University, in particular with the Social Sciences division, Personnel Services, and Research Services, as well as with the University’s many colleges. For further information, please visit: https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk Social Sciences Division Oxford is a world-leading centre for research across the disciplines of the social sciences. Characterised by a wide range of methodologies, themes and fields of scholarship, multi-disciplinary research and innovative ideas thrive in an environment underpinned by excellence across the disciplines of the social sciences. Our approach to supporting research across the Social Sciences Division has been highly successful in the last ten years, with the volume of research awards continuing to rise and the development of a large number of research centres and groupings. Researchers at Oxford receive significant support and guidance in the development of their research, including career development, research and impact funding, research project design and management, and research outputs from academic and administrative colleagues across the University, division and departments. More information please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk 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. Job description – Research Assistant 4 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. 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 advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly vacancies@politics.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. Job description – Research Assistant 5 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Job description – Research Assistant 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency backup care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-familycare Chil The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as Universitysupported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Job description – Research Assistant 7
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