Research Fellow

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Grade 7: &#163;36,024 - &#163;44,263 per annum</div><br> <div>Fixed-term contract for three years, full time</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation is a leading research hub at the University of Oxford, dedicated to exploring how organisations manage social evaluations such as reputation, status, celebrity, legitimacy, stigma and trust. Our research focuses on aligning challenges and practice challenges, addressing critical themes related to organisational orientation and the adoption of business activities. As a Research Fellow, you will work closely with Professor Eero Vaara, concentrating on legitimacy and legitimation in a post-truth, mediatised society. This role involves leading theoretical and empirical research projects, with an emphasis on ethnographic and discursive methodologies.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Conduct high-quality academic research under the guidance of Professor Eero Vaara, aiming for publication in premier peer-reviewed journals.</li><br> <li>Engage in data collection, qualitative data analysis, academic writing and presenting research findings.</li><br> <li>Manage day-to-day research project tasks effectively.</li><br> <li>Actively participate in the Centre&#8217;s activities, including conferences, seminars and industry partner meetings.</li><br> <li>Bring your own research ideas and projects into the role and collaborate on new projects with Oxford Sa&#239;d&#8217;s faculty and the Centre.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will hold or be near completing a Doctoral degree in a relevant analytical discipline such as Economics or Management, and be fluent in English and Spanish. You should have experience with case studies and ethnographic research, an interest in discursive or communicative perspectives, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, along with a proven track record of publishing in top social science journals.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Sa&#239;d Business School offers very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working&#160;</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit&#160;&#160;<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a></strong>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 3 July 2024 at 12.00 noon.</strong></div> </div>