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*This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply **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 (pro-rata for variable hours appointments) • 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 remote working. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. **About the role** The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Development and Education Research to provide research support to Dr Rachel Hinton. You will be responsible for research support on selected education research programmes, and will also provide administrative assistance with the implementation of international development work, including that of the Blavatnik School of Government. This research will contribute to the development of the Global Goals on Education through the production of evidence as a global good. Reporting to and working directly with Dr Rachel Hinton, you will help produce evidence products such as joint articles, literature reviews, blogs and case studies. You will also collate details on worldwide events and conferences that are relevant to education and development, and support with diary appointments, travel and events. This contract is fixed-term until 31 August 2025, and on a variable hours basis up to 9.5 hours per week, The majority of this would be expected to be completed on site at the Blavatnik School of Government. We hope the successful candidate can start in May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. **About You** You should hold a first degree in economics, politics, development or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in governance, education and international development to work within established research programmes. You must have the ability to manage your own research and administrative tasks efficiently, experience of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as the ability to undertake statistical analysis. Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of strong writing are also essential. **Application Process** **Please upload** a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is **12:00 noon (UK time) on 31 March 2025** Interviews are expected to be held online.
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*This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply 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 (pro-rata for variable hours appointments) • 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 remote working. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. About the role The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Development and Education Research to provide research support to Dr Rachel Hinton. You will be responsible for research support on selected education research programmes, and will also provide administrative assistance with the implementation of international development work, including that of the Blavatnik School of Government. This research will contribute to the development of the Global Goals on Education through the production of evidence as a global good. Reporting to and working directly with Dr Rachel Hinton, you will help produce evidence products such as joint articles, literature reviews, blogs and case studies. You will also collate details on worldwide events and conferences that are relevant to education and development, and support with diary appointments, travel and events. This contract is fixed-term until 31 August 2025, and on a variable hours basis up to 9.5 hours per week, The majority of this would be expected to be completed on site at the Blavatnik School of Government. We hope the successful candidate can start in May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. About You You should hold a first degree in economics, politics, development or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in governance, education and international development to work within established research programmes. You must have the ability to manage your own research and administrative tasks efficiently, experience of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as the ability to undertake statistical analysis. Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of strong writing are also essential. Application Process Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on 31 March 2025 Interviews are expected to be held online.
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BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Research Assistant in Development and Education Research Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 6: £34,982 - £38,674 per annum, dependent on experience. Pro-rata for variable hours appointments Hours Variable hours – up to 9.5 hours per week Contract type Fixed-term until 31 August 2025 Reporting to Dr Rachel Hinton Vacancy reference 178651 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on 31 March 2025 Interviews are expected to be held online The role The Research Assistant in Development and Education Research will be responsible for research support on selected education research programmes. The postholder will also provide administrative assistance with the implementation of international development work, including that of the Blavatnik School of Government. This research will contribute to the development of the Global Goals on Education through the production of evidence as a global good. Reporting to and working directly with Dr Rachel Hinton, the postholder will help produce evidence products such as joint articles, literature reviews, blogs and case studies. The post holder will also collate details on worldwide events and conferences that are relevant to education and development, and support with diary appointments, travel and events. Responsibilities • Manage production of evidence products and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues. • Produce presentations for national and international conferences that will require analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources, and an assessment of the key policy implications. • Input into specialist methodologies required to advance understanding of education service delivery, equity in education and accountability. Organise dissemination of research, including the identification and participation in key local, regional and global events. • Produce data visualisations and link to partner initiatives, including with IIEP UNESCO and OurWorld in Data. • Support completion of articles as a ‘finisher-completer’ with data analysis, technical editing and referencing for high quality journals. • Support the visibility of research, including production of blogs on international education, equity and service delivery that catalyse debate with the wider development community. Organised tracking of activity and uptake. • Support the MPP events on education, including the contacting of potential hosts and follow up to ensure clear TORs for placements. • Support the MPP students with summer project placement and academic engagement with Dr Rachel Hinton. • Support local community events to promote the Blavatnik School of Government and research in education. • Summarise key research on a monthly basis and contribute ideas for new research projects. • Responsibility for administrative travel support, including visas and logistics and agendas that will require links to international partners. • Responsible for the day-to-day administration: saving, printing and filing documents, and producing briefing packs for key meetings and events; supporting with Dr Rachel Hinton’s diary management within the Blavatnik School; and sourcing articles and research. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold a first degree in economics, politics, development or a related discipline, together with some relevant experience. • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in governance, education and international development to work within established research programmes. • Proven track record of strong writing and being a ‘finisher completer’ to tight timeframes. • Ability to manage own research and administrative tasks efficiently. • Ability to undertake statistical analysis and experience of following and adapting methodologies. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, analysis of data, and ability to represent the research group at October 2024 2 meetings. • A systematic, thorough, and well-organised approach to work with the ability to work on a variety of tasks at the same time, including coping with unpredictable volumes of work, busy periods and tight deadlines. • A flexible can-do approach, self-motivation, and resilience with evidence of the ability to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the role. Desirable selection criteria • Working toward a doctorate in economics, development, politics, or a related discipline. • Experience of publishing articles and contributing to research publications. • Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects. 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 October 2024 3 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. 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. October 2024 4 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 details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. 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. This should be in your own words and provide 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. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. 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 illhealth/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 advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the HR team directly on recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. October 2024 5 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. 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-protection-policy. 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 of 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. October 2024 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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 dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disabilitysupport. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. 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