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Job Description Job title Research Assistant: Changing Global Orders 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 Hours Part-time - the role is 0.17 FTE (on average 6 hours per week, some flexibility required dependent on the project need). Contract type Fixed-term until 30th September 2025 Reporting to Prof Louise Fawcett Vacancy reference 169216 Additional information Closing date – midday (UK time) on Monday 11 December 2023 Interviews will be held remotely on week commencing 18 December 2023 The role The Department of Politics and International Relations, in association with the Oxford Martin Schoolfunded research programme on Changing Global Orders, invites applications for a research assistant in international relations and global governance, with a focus on regionalism and regional institutions. Reporting to the Changing Global Orders Co-Directors, Professor Louise Fawcett and Professor Andrew Hurrell, the post holder will be a member of a research programme working independently to provide research support and research administration support for the programme’s work, especially concerning comparative regionalism, regional institutions, and the changing role of regions within global order. Administrative support will include events/publications planning and organization. The post is intended to provide an opportunity for a doctoral researcher with training and expertise in international Relations and an active research interest in regionalism, global governance/global order, and international institutions. The post is integral to the wider project, ‘Changing Global Orders’, pursued as a collaboration between the DPIR, the History Faculty and the Oxford Martin School (OMS). The programme is led by Professors Patricia Clavin (Professor of Modern History) and Andrew Thompson (Professor of Global and Imperial History), and Professors Louise Fawcett (Professor of International Relations) and Andrew Hurrell (Professor of International Relations). Bringing together researchers and academic and policy partners from across Oxford and beyond, the ‘Changing Global Orders’ programme seeks to investigate how different international organizations respond, adapt to, and learn from the experience of global shocks with a view to better understanding and improving the mechanisms of global governance For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Louise Fawcett (louise.fawcett@politics.ox.ac.uk) or Professor Andrew Hurrell (Andrew.hurrell@politics.ox.ac.uk) all practical and procedural queries should be sent to personnel@politics.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. Responsibilities • Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources. • Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals or for presentation at conferences or public meetings. • Manage own academic research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by the Principal Investigators. • Represent the research network’s interests at external meetings/seminars. • Provide administrative support to research-related activities such as conferences and workshops, under supervision from the Changing Global Orders Research Associates and the Programme Administrator. • Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 2 Selection criteria Essential • Hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience. • Working toward a doctorate in a specialist discipline. • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the areas outlined above. • Ability to manage own research and administrative activities. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research network at meetings. • Experience of following and adapting methodologies Desirable • Experience of contributing to research publications. • Experience of contributing ideas for new research projects. • Reading and writing knowledge of modern language(s). • Competence in qualitative methodologies. 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 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 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 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 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. 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 4 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. 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 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 5 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. 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 6 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. 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 7 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. 169216 Job description – Research Assistant 8
The Department of Politics and International Relations, in association with the Oxford Martin School-funded research programme on Changing Global Orders, invites applications for a research assistant in international relations and global governance, with a focus on regionalism and regional institutions. Reporting to the Changing Global Orders Co-Directors, Professor Louise Fawcett and Professor Andrew Hurrell, the post holder will be work independently to provide research support and research administration support for the programme’s work, especially in areas concerning comparative regionalism, regional institutions, and the changing role of regions within global order. Administrative support will include events/publications planning and organization. The successful applicant will gather, analyse and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, as well as undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals or for presentation at conferences or public meetings. They will also be required to manage their own academic research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by the Co- Directors, and select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted. **About you** You will hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience and be working toward a doctorate in International Relations or a closely related discipline. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have an active research interest in regionalism, global governance/global order, and international institutions. Excellent communication skills (including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences) are essential. Experience of contributing to research publications, of contributing ideas for new research projects and reading and writing knowledge of modern language(s) would be desirable. This role is fixed term until 30 September 2025 (limited by external funding) and is part-time at 0.17 FTE (on average 6 hours a week, some flexibility required dependent on the project need). **Application process** For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Louise Fawcett, Professor of International Relations and Wilfrid Knapp Fellow and Tutor in Politics louise.fawcett@stcatz.ox.ac.uk and/or Professor Andrew Hurrell, Senior Research Fellow at Balliol College andrew.hurrell@politics.ox.ac.uk : all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our Personnel team personnel@politics.ox.ac.uk All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. As part of the online application process, you should provide a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Only applications submitted online and received before **12:00 midday on Monday 11 December 2023** will be considered. Interviews will be held remotely on week commencing 18 December 2023 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**. You may also receive updates on the status of your application via the same means. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
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The Department of Politics and International Relations, in association with the Oxford Martin School-funded research programme on Changing Global Orders, invites applications for a research assistant in international relations and global governance, with a focus on regionalism and regional institutions. Reporting to the Changing Global Orders Co-Directors, Professor Louise Fawcett and Professor Andrew Hurrell, the post holder will be work independently to provide research support and research administration support for the programme’s work, especially in areas concerning comparative regionalism, regional institutions, and the changing role of regions within global order. Administrative support will include events/publications planning and organization. The successful applicant will gather, analyse and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, as well as undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals or for presentation at conferences or public meetings. They will also be required to manage their own academic research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by the Co-Directors, and select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted. About you You will hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience and be working toward a doctorate in International Relations or a closely related discipline. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have an active research interest in regionalism, global governance/global order, and international institutions. Excellent communication skills (including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences) are essential. Experience of contributing to research publications, of contributing ideas for new research projects and reading and writing knowledge of modern language(s) would be desirable. This role is fixed term until 30 September 2025 (limited by external funding) and is part-time at 0.17 FTE (on average 6 hours a week, some flexibility required dependent on the project need). Application process For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Louise Fawcett, Professor of International Relations and Wilfrid Knapp Fellow and Tutor in Politics louise.fawcett@stcatz.ox.ac.uk and/or Professor Andrew Hurrell, Senior Research Fellow at Balliol College andrew.hurrell@politics.ox.ac.uk : all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our Personnel team personnel@politics.ox.ac.uk All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. As part of the online application process, you should provide a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Only applications submitted online and received before 12:00 midday on Monday 11 December 2023 will be considered. Interviews will be held remotely on week commencing 18 December 2023 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. You may also receive updates on the status of your application via the same means. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
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