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Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 (with a discretionary range to £51,059) p.a., depending on experience.
**About the Blavatnik School of Government** Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: * An excellent contributory pension scheme * 38 days’ annual leave * Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services * Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans * Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs * Opportunities for hybrid working More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. **About the role** Dr Kate Orkin on behalf of the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at the Blavatnik School of Government and Department of Economics is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow with an interest in urban lab or markets in developing economies, particularly how to reduce search and matching frictions and increase firm demand for labour to increase employment, earnings and productivity. The fellow will both conduct their own research projects in this area and collaborate as a co-author on an ambitious series of projects in South Africa and Kenya, for which large-scale funding has been secured. There is also potential to be involved in policy work advising the South African government on design of unemployment services, if candidates are interested in more applied work. The post is suitable for a candidate who has been awarded, or is nearing completion of, a doctoral degree, to conduct research in development economics for three years at CSAE, based at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford. The successful candidate will ideally have experience with fieldwork, a strong technical background in data analysis, and potentially experience with relevant economic models (e.g. search and matching models). Their research should be related to the African continent, or on economic themes with direct relevance to it. Applicants originally from sub-Saharan Africa are strongly encouraged to apply. This post is fixed term for 3 years. We expect the successful candidate to be able to start between 1 July and 1 September 2025. **About you** You will engage in original, world-class research of a quality commensurate with publication in leading international economics journal in an area relevant to the programme of research, both in collaboration with the principal investigators and independently, and present original research papers at international conferences and seminars. You will also contribute to and/or collaborate on other new and continuing research projects conducted by the Principal Investigators, with scope for new single authored and jointly authored research. It is essential to hold a PhD or equivalent in economics, public policy, development studies with a focus on development economics. Candidates nearing completion of their doctoral dissertation may also be considered. Previous experience in designing and conducting lab and/or field experiments or research in developing countries or an alternative methodological expertise of relevance to the programme would be desirable. **Application process** Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, your CV and the details of three referees as part of your online application. Please also include your job market paper. The closing date for applications is **12 noon (UK time) on Friday 14 March 2025**.
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About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days’ annual leave Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Opportunities for hybrid working More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. About the role Dr Kate Orkin on behalf of the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at the Blavatnik School of Government and Department of Economics is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow with an interest in urban lab or markets in developing economies, particularly how to reduce search and matching frictions and increase firm demand for labour to increase employment, earnings and productivity. The fellow will both conduct their own research projects in this area and collaborate as a co-author on an ambitious series of projects in South Africa and Kenya, for which large-scale funding has been secured. There is also potential to be involved in policy work advising the South African government on design of unemployment services, if candidates are interested in more applied work. The post is suitable for a candidate who has been awarded, or is nearing completion of, a doctoral degree, to conduct research in development economics for three years at CSAE, based at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford. The successful candidate will ideally have experience with fieldwork, a strong technical background in data analysis, and potentially experience with relevant economic models (e.g. search and matching models). Their research should be related to the African continent, or on economic themes with direct relevance to it. Applicants originally from sub-Saharan Africa are strongly encouraged to apply. This post is fixed term for 3 years. We expect the successful candidate to be able to start between 1 July and 1 September 2025. About you You will engage in original, world-class research of a quality commensurate with publication in leading international economics journal in an area relevant to the programme of research, both in collaboration with the principal investigators and independently, and present original research papers at international conferences and seminars. You will also contribute to and/or collaborate on other new and continuing research projects conducted by the Principal Investigators, with scope for new single authored and jointly authored research. It is essential to hold a PhD or equivalent in economics, public policy, development studies with a focus on development economics. Candidates nearing completion of their doctoral dissertation may also be considered. Previous experience in designing and conducting lab and/or field experiments or research in developing countries or an alternative methodological expertise of relevance to the programme would be desirable. Application process Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, your CV and the details of three referees as part of your online application. Please also include your job market paper. The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 14 March 2025.
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BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Development Economics Division Social Sciences Department Centre for Studies of African Economies, Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 7 Researcher: £38,674 - £46,913 (with a discretionary range to £51,059) per annum, depending on experience Hours Full-time Contract type Fixed-term for 3 years Reporting to Dr Kate Orkin Vacancy reference 178151 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on 14 March 2025. The expected start date is between 1 July and 1 September 2025. The role The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at the Blavatnik School of Government and Department of Economics is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow with an interest in urban labour markets in developing economies, particularly how to reduce search and matching frictions and increase firm demand for labour to increase employment, earnings and productivity. The fellow will both conduct their own research projects in this area and collaborate as a coauthor on an ambitious series of projects in South Africa and Kenya, for which large-scale funding has been secured. The post is suitable for a candidate who has been awarded, or is nearing completion of, a doctoral degree, to conduct research in development economics for three years at CSAE, based at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford. The successful candidate will ideally have experience with fieldwork, a strong technical background in data analysis, and potentially experience with relevant economic models (e.g. search and matching models). Their research should be related to the African continent, or on economic themes with direct relevance to it. Applicants originally from sub-Saharan Africa are strongly encouraged to apply. The collaborative projects build on existing work with the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a not-for-profit social enterprise that works at scale with partners to find solutions for the challenge of youth unemployment, and the South African government providing income support to jobseekers. One stream of work will develop and test, in randomised controlled trials, a series of interventions to improve the efficacy of job search and/or stimulate labour demand by firms. Another stream of work will use existing administrative data, collected from the job search platform SAyouth.mobi, as well as government data sources. The fellow will join at inception of the collaborative projects, with opportunity to shape their design. There is considerable scope to develop hypotheses and lead and drive projects within the research infrastructure. Projects have research assistant time in field and in Oxford and project management support from the Centre administrative team. There is an existing PI team for the grant, including Dr Rob Garlick (Duke) and Dr Lukas Hensel (Peking). The Centre for the Study of African Economies at the Blavatnik School of Government and Department of Economics is a leading research centre in development economics. You will be part of a team including Research Assistants and a Research and Operations Manager. We would be open to applications from people going on to tenure track posts if they are prepared to commit to completing projects after they leave Oxford. To facilitate collaboration and participation in the research community, you will be expected to work from our office at least some days per week and attend seminars. The managers of the team undertake to create a supportive research environment, provide structures and mentorship to facilitate the long-term career development of staff, and structure work to maximise the potential for autonomy, creativity and personal growth. You will be encouraged to engage with the large community of development economists at the Centre of the Study of African Economies and in the broader Oxford community. Flexible working Where it is operationally possible, the School’s flexible working policy provides individuals the opportunity to work remotely for a proportion of their working time. Responsibilities The main duties of the post are as follows: • • Engage in original, world-class research of a quality commensurate with publication in leading international economics journal in an area relevant to the programme of research, both in collaboration with the principal investigators and independently, and present original research papers at international conferences and seminars. Contribute to and/or collaborate on other new and continuing research projects conducted by the Principal Investigators, with scope for new single authored and jointly authored research. Activities will be divided appropriately between the post-doctoral fellow and research assistants on the project. Activities could include but may not be limited to: o Design, development, budgeting and fundraising for new research projects; o Development and maintenance of relationships with implementing partner NGOs or governments; o Conducting literature reviews and writing synthesis papers; o Development of questionnaires and interventions, including field travel; October 2024 2 Managing and supporting fieldwork firms or qualitative fieldworkers, including field travel; o Budget management and other administrative tasks to support fieldwork or the general lab work; o Grant reporting; o Data management, analysis and writing of publications; o Support the organisation, management and supervision of research assistants and field or other staff; o Promotion of research outputs and relevant findings to key stakeholders, including policy-makers, the media or other end users, through personal contacts, policy briefs and developing and maintaining website content. Independently manage their academic and associated administrative duties, to coordinate their workload, meet deadlines. The role involves project management, to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines, co-operating in the administration of the research projects. Play a full role in the intellectual life of the development economics research community at CSAE, including contributing to the organisation and attendance of seminars, and workshops, contribute through mentoring and/or supervision of students and pre-docs, and other activities consistent with further developing the vibrant development economics community at Oxford. o • • The postholder may have the opportunity to lecture and tutor postgraduate students, and engage in assessment and university examining. Many previous Oxford postdoctoral fellows have moved on to permanent faculty positions at leading universities in the US and Europe, or in leading public policy organisations. Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria that are set out below. Essential selection criteria • • • • • • • PhD or equivalent in economics, public policy, development studies with a focus on development economics. Candidates nearing completion of their doctoral dissertation may also be considered. Ability to carry out independent quantitative research, including strong writing skills and excellent skills in statistics/econometrics. Strong IT skills specific to the discipline, including use of Stata or R and LaTeX. Ability to innovate and work effectively with colleagues, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Management skills and strong organisational skills; experience co-ordinating teams and managing a variety of tasks A demonstrated interest in research in the area described in the introduction. Proactive and reliable, with a flexible approach to work. Desirable selection criteria • • Previous experience in designing and conducting lab and/or field experiments or research in developing countries or an alternative methodological expertise of relevance to the programme. Evidence of developing a track record of internationally excellent publications in highlyranked, peer reviewed academic journals, commensurate with the candidate’s career stage. October 2024 3 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business 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 cuttingedge. 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. 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The CSAE annual conference is an internationally renowned event for economists, attracting around 400 delegates. CSAE staff are not only involved in research, but also in teaching and supervising students. CSAE is home to the Journal of African Economies, which is widely circulated in Africa and which funds the annual JAE Fellowship programme. This programme enables African academics to spend a term at the CSAE each year. The Centre publishes a Working Paper Series, operates a programme of lunch-time seminars on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during term, and runs several workshops and conferences each year. All CSAE work is available on the website at http://www.csae.ox.ac.uk/ The Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; applied research; and engagement with government and practitioners. The School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 140 MPP students and around eight doctoral students a year. We also accept a small group of students for our MSc in Public Policy Research. The Blavatnik School of Government holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. You can find more information on the Blavatnik School of Government’s website. 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. 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