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Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics at the Department of Politics and International Relations. The successful applicant will report to Dr Scott Williamson and participate actively in a research group through the UKRI-funded project DEVAL, which studies why people support democracy and how autocrats try to use that support to facilitate authoritarian political outcomes. You will play a key part in developing the group’s research designs, managing data collection and analysis, and writing original research articles. You will also have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and have experience of contributing to publications/presentations, coordinating multiple aspects of the work to meet deadlines, as well as working theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data and contribute ideas to new research projects. You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, or be close to completion of the PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience and have sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Country or area-specific expertise for one of the following regions: Eastern Europe, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa would be desirable. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 3 years. Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Dr Scott Williamson scott.williamson@politics.ox.ac.uk . Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV, a supporting statement and two references you currently have as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 30 September 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference **174467** in all correspondence. Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity.**
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Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics at the Department of Politics and International Relations. The successful applicant will report to Dr Scott Williamson and participate actively in a research group through the UKRI-funded project DEVAL, which studies why people support democracy and how autocrats try to use that support to facilitate authoritarian political outcomes. You will play a key part in developing the group’s research designs, managing data collection and analysis, and writing original research articles. You will also have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and have experience of contributing to publications/presentations, coordinating multiple aspects of the work to meet deadlines, as well as working theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data and contribute ideas to new research projects. You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, or be close to completion of the PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience and have sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Country or area-specific expertise for one of the following regions: Eastern Europe, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa would be desirable. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 3 years. Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Dr Scott Williamson scott.williamson@politics.ox.ac.uk . Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV, a supporting statement and two references you currently have as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 30 September 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference 174467 in all correspondence. Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter. Committed to equality and valuing diversity.
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Job Description Job title Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics Division Social Sciences Department Politics and International Relations Location Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum Hours Full time (37.5 hours per week) Contract type Fixed-term for 3 years Reporting to Dr Scott Williamson Vacancy reference 174467 Additional information Closing date: midday (UK time) on Monday 30 September 2024 Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. The role The Department of Politics and International Relations is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics. The post holder will participate actively in a research group through the UKRI-funded project DEVAL, which studies why people support democracy and how autocrats try to use that support to facilitate authoritarian political outcomes. The successful applicant will play a key part in developing the group’s research designs, managing data collection and analysis, and writing original research articles. You will have expertise in survey and experimental methods and/or advanced quantitative methods for text analysis, in addition to substantive expertise in authoritarianism or democratic backsliding. Country or regional expertise is also preferred. The post holder will also provide support in the way of guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. If you would like to find out more about joining the DPIR research and teaching team at Oxford, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the DPIR HR Team at vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk. Candidates are also welcomed to contact to Dr Scott Williamson scott.willamson@politics.ox.ac.uk for an informal discussion of this post. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. Responsibilities • Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials related to survey experiments and/or text analysis • Prepare working theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate. • Contribute ideas for new research projects related to popular support for democracy and authoritarian appeals to democratic values. • Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers. • Collaborate in the preparation of research publications in top political science journals and book chapters as part of DEVAL’s aim to publish a manuscript in a top university press. • Present papers at conferences or public meetings. • Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures. • Manage the organization of survey and text data collected from a diverse array of sources. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 2 • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone. • Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Selection criteria Essential • Hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, or be close to completion of the PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience. • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. • Methodological expertise in survey and experimental research and/or advanced methods of quantitative text analysis. • Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. • Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations. • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Desirable • Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project. • Experience of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication. • Country or area-specific expertise for one of the following regions: Eastern Europe, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 3 • Experience managing large datasets 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 spin-outs, 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. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 4 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, multidisciplinary 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 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 postdoctoral 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 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 5 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 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 two references you have received. 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 https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 6 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. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 7 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-protectionpolicy. 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. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 8 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/staffbenefits 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 dependents. 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 back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care C The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported 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 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 9 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. 174467 Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Politics - Job Description 10
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