Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies

Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest
communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world. This vibrant and
dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated
to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern
Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies. The School welcomes students
from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a
DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business
School.





**About the Role:**



The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) invites applications from
candidates with relevant qualifications and experience for a 3-year fixed-term
externally funded postdoctoral research position, commencing on 1st October
2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The School is seeking a candidate
possessing expert knowledge of the relevant field of research and pertinent
skills to manage academic research projects and associated activities, who
will be able to play a leading role in developing Israel Studies at the
University of Oxford.





The researcher will work alongside Professor 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. They will be
pursuing 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, contributing towards teaching in their
area of expertise. Further duties will include organising research seminars
and conferences and supervising master’s dissertations for students studying
on the MPhil programmes in Global and Area Studies (GAS). The successful post
holders will also be asked to contribute towards Global and Areas Studies and
Modern Middle East teaching by offering an option course on Main Themes in
Israeli Society and Politics at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.





**About You:**



The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant
doctorate by the time of the start of employment, and no earlier than three
years before 1st January 2025. Applicants from all academic fields will be
considered.



They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, including
writing for publication, presenting research papers at academic seminars and
conferences and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed
international journals and presses. Further essential criteria for the role
include a commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students.





We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in:





• delivering teaching and thesis supervision



• independently leading a research programme and



• working collaboratively with researchers.





Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority
Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.





The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award to recognise the advancement of
gender equality, representation and progression.





**How to Apply:**



Applications are to be submitted via Oxford University’s website: please click
on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. You will be
asked to upload a CV, a supporting statement explaining how you meet each of
the selection criteria for the post as well as a short statement of your
proposed research project. For further details of your application, including
the job description and selection criteria, please refer to the attached job
description below.



For initial queries about the post, visas and application process please
contact the HR Office at hr-administrator@area.ox.ac.uk. Any queries about the
post that are non-administrative 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 candidates will be offered visa
application support, if required, to allow them to apply to appropriate
sponsorship schemes from the UK or from overseas.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 9 April
2024.



Interviews are expected to be held remotely as soon as possible after the
closing date.