Postdoctoral Research Officer

**About the role**





The Department of Social Policy and Intervention at the **University of
Oxford** is seeking a **Postdoctoral Research Officer** to provide research
support to two new initiatives: the _Nuffield Humanitarian Forum_ , and the
_Global Commission of Modern Slavery._





You will be a core member of a small team working with major international
organisations, international civil society groups, as well as in the
historical archives relating to these organisations. It is an excellent
opportunity to work on and contribute two major new public policy initiatives,
and to bolster their respective research and evidence basis. You will have the
opportunity to work closely with Professor Andrew Thompson (Co-Director of the
Forum and a member of the Global Commission) and to collaborate with Professor
Sir Mike Aaronson (Co-Director of the Forum) and with former Prime Minister,
Theresa May (Chair of the Global Commission).





This short-term post offers the opportunity to undertake advanced historical
research and to collaborate with academic, policy and NGO partners to further
develop the work of the Nuffield project _“ The Long Humanitarian Century: the
past, present and future of international NGOs”_ and to explore how far and
how effectively major international NGOs, operating in crisis contexts, are
addressing the question of human trafficking and modern slavery.





You will be part of the planning team for the _Humanitarian Forum_ and will
support the preparation for the next meeting, as well as design and produce
research and policy materials, and input into the international civil society
working group of the _Global Commission_.





**About you**





You will be an experienced historical researcher, with expertise in the
nineteenth and / or twentieth centuries, and preferably with some experience
of working on the history of international organisations. You will hold or be
close to completion of a Doctorate (PhD or DPhil) in a relevant humanities or
social science discipline, likely to be either History or if not historically
based. You will not need specific experience in either humanitarian history or
public policy engagement, although either would be an advantage.





**Hours of work**





This is a short-term, full-time role. You will be based in Oxford but there
may be the opportunity for occasional remote working as well as a possibility
for travel to archives, for example in Geneva. We welcome applications from
individuals with caring responsibilities and therefore in need of flexible
working arrangements.





**How to apply**





As part of your application, you will be required to upload a CV and
supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees.
The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria
for the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to
apply, is available in the job description.





Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on **13 March 2024** will be
considered. Interviews will be held on **26 March 2024.**