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All vacancies within Social Sciences Division
There are currently 32 vacancies within Social Sciences Division:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Community Manager | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Associate Director – Website & Owned Content – Digital, Insight and Performance | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Centre Administrator | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 |
| Departmental Lecturer in Migration and Development (Maternity Cover) | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: 38,674-46,913 |
| Distinguished Public Service Fellow | April 22, 2025, noon | Senior Researcher (D35/Rsiv): Competitive |
| Head of Accountability in International Law (Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice) | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 (with a discretionary range to £62,407) per annum, depending on experience. Pro-rata for part-time appointments |
| Postdoctoral Researcher - Modern Slavery and Human Rights, Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC) | April 22, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Research Assistant | April 22, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £38,674 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Executive Director, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy | April 23, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £49,649 per annum |
| Technology and Data Analyst, Career Development Centre | April 23, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Head of Development – Major Gifts | April 24, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Research Manager | April 24, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38, 674 – 46, 913 p.a. |
| Communications & Media Manager | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum which includes Oxford University weighting |
| Degree Courses and Operations Assistant | April 28, 2025, noon | Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 p.a. |
| Policy and Partnerships Director (What Works Hub for Global Education) | April 28, 2025, noon | Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum (pro rata) |
| Project Administrator, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum, dependent on experience |
| Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professorship of Business and Development | April 28, 2025, noon | not specified |
| Training and Disability Support Officer | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer | April 30, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Reimagining Nature Finance | April 30, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | May 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | May 2, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| HR Assistant | May 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum |
| Joint Head of Finance (job share, part-time) | May 6, 2025, noon | Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum (with discretionary range for suitably qualified candidates to £70,029) (pro rata) |
| Senior Executive Assistant | May 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (with a discretionary range to £44,382) |
| Researcher, The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Development | May 7, 2025, noon | Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including Oxford University weighting |
| Departmental Lecturer/Ioma Evans Pritchard Fellow | May 8, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38674 to £46913 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Social Science | May 9, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range up to £52,539 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Personal Assistant to the Sustainable Law Programme Director | May 13, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 |
| Researcher in Climate Change Attribution | May 14, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Teaching Associate for Foundations | May 15, 2025, noon | Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (with a discretionary range to £44,382) p.a., dependent on experience. Pro-rata for variable hours appointments |
| Serviced Emissions Research & Engagement Manager | May 16, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
Alumni Community Manager
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School has developed a thriving digital education portfolio, launching over 20 online Executive Education programmes and establishing an elumni community of 40,000 members. To enhance our engagement with these online programme participants and our broader alumni network, we are seeking a dynamic Alumni Community Manager to join our team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As the Alumni Community Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and growing this vibrant community. Reporting to the Head of Alumni Engagement, you will implement engagement strategies, oversee community interactions, manage the elumni networking platform and create high-value engagement opportunities. This role offers a unique opportunity to creatively combine digital engagement, content strategy and relationship-building to foster a strong and active alumni network.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Implement and drive the alumni engagement strategy to support the School’s objectives in fundraising, research, recruitment and careers impact.</li><br> <li>Manage the creation of new alumni communities, such as scholar alumni groups, and collaborate with teams across the School to maximise engagement.</li><br> <li>Oversee content creation for newsletters, digital platforms and engagement initiatives.</li><br> <li>Develop and manage an annual calendar of alumni events, including in-person, virtual and hybrid experiences.</li><br> <li>Manage and enhance the elumni platform, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have experience managing social media platforms or online communities, with a strong understanding of community networks, their design, functionality and strategy. Proficiency with Salesforce.com products, marketing skills and a data-driven approach to engagement— including data modelling and dashboard creation—are essential. You should also have a background in creative content production, digital content generation and stakeholder relationship management.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 22 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 8 May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Associate Director – Website & Owned Content – Digital, Insight and Performance
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you a strategic and innovative digital content leader with a passion for user experience and engagement? Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is seeking an Associate Director to oversee our website and owned content strategy. This pivotal role ensures our digital platforms align with business objectives, enhance our brand and drive engagement among key audiences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Oversee the development and optimisation of the School’s website, ensuring it serves as an authoritative, high-quality and user-centric platform.</li><br> <li>Develop and implement a compelling owned content strategy across digital platforms (website, blogs, email etc.) that supports our marketing and business goals.</li><br> <li>Ensure all content is engaging, SEO-friendly and reflective of the School’s brand and values, while leading multimedia content production.</li><br> <li>Monitor website and content performance using analytics tools, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><br> <li>Lead and mentor a high-performing team of website executives and content specialists, fostering collaboration and innovation.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have extensive experience in website product management, owned content development and digital marketing, with a strong grasp of digital and data analytics. You should be adept at engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring high-quality user experience design that aligns with the School’s brand. Strong project and vendor management skills are essential, along with expertise in SEO, content optimisation and performance tracking.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 22 April 2025 at 12.00 noon.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Centre Administrator
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Education wishes to appoint a Centre Administrator to be based in the Rees Centre.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Centre Administrator will play an important role in supporting the development and maintenance of administrative procedures that will ensure the smooth running of the Centre and its portfolio of projects.  Reporting to the Centre Manager the post-holder will be responsible for diary management and supporting the day-to-day administration of the Centre, its projects and impact and engagement activities.  The post holder will be responsible for maintaining Centre monitoring systems and coordinating with Departmental administrative teams.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will have experience supporting research projects or comparable activity, the ability to priories work across a project portfolio and excellent administrative and organizational skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is full time and offered on a two-year fixed term basis.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online, and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.</div> </div>Departmental Lecturer in Migration and Development (Maternity Cover)
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 38,674-46,913
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) invites applications for the post of Departmental Lecturer in Migration and Development. This is a fixed-term role for one academic year needed to cover the maternity leave of one member of the teaching team of the MSc in Migration Studies, a degree jointly run by ODID and Oxford’s School of Anthropology (SAME).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key Responsibilities:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•  Teaching on the MSc in Migration Studies degree (the MSc). This includes one core course to approximately 30 students (Migration and Development and one optional course (10-15 students) based on research specialisation and complementarity with other courses.</div><br> <div>•  Supervising 4-5 MSc students.</div><br> <div>•  Engaging in university examining and assessment.</div><br> <div>•  Participating in the graduate student admissions process</div><br> <div>•  Participating in all aspects of the administration of the MSc in Migration Studies</div><br> <div>•  Managing own academic research activities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is offered full time and fixed term for 12 months beginning in September 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In advance of the appointment period, the successful applicant will hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant social science discipline, with a strong focus on migration or other forms of human mobility. They will also have the requisite experience to instruct high-achieving and challenging graduate students in a multi-disciplinary environment including student assessments, examinations, and course design. A strong knowledge of issues relevant to migration studies, and the ability to lead a course on migration and development essential for this role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.</div><br> <div><strong>Only applications received before noon on Tuesday 22 April 2025 will be considered.</strong></div> </div>Distinguished Public Service Fellow
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Senior Researcher (D35/Rsiv): Competitive
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Blavatnik School of Government seeks to appoint a <strong>Distinguished Public Service Fellow</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will work with outstanding scholars and practitioners to initiate, design, and deliver executive programmes that hone the leadership skills of senior government officials from around the world. They will have the opportunity to deepen their own thought-leadership and professional network, drawing on their professional practice and taking advantage of a world-class research community and the convening potential of the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Initially, the post is fixed-term for three years, and can be structured as a secondment. While we envisage the post as a full-time appointment, a part-time arrangement is also possible provided all core aspects of the role can be covered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>This post may be eligible for the title ‘Professor of Practice’. The title may be awarded by the University at the time of appointment for candidates with established standing at an appropriate level of distinction.</em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellence at the top of government and/or the public sector, running a government department or agency or multilateral organisation; a deep passion for public service; and a commitment to improving the practice of governments around the world.  You will have the ability to teach effectively across a broad range of programmes, including executive teaching, and a demonstrable commitment to improving government through the highest quality of professional teaching and education.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the School</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Focus on wellbeing</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Flexible working</li><br> <li>Full staff benefits are shared <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">here</a>.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a <strong>supporting statement, your CV, and the names of three referees</strong> as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on <strong>Tuesday 22 April 2025</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews and presentations will be held <strong>14-16 May</strong> <strong>2025</strong>, and will be online. The preferred candidate/s will be invited to Oxford before an appointment is made.</div> </div>Head of Accountability in International Law (Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice)
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 (with a discretionary range to £62,407) per annum, depending on experience. Pro-rata for part-time appointments
<div> <p></p><div><strong>*</strong> <strong>INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY</strong> <strong>*</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•       An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•       38 days’ annual leave</div><br> <div>•       Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•       Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div>•       Opportunities for hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus"> jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding international lawyer specialised in the application of international law to technologies, including AI and cyber to lead a research pillar at the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Directed by Professor Philippa Webb, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will explore how to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law. The Institute will bring together data, knowledge and ideas to develop policy proposals, standards and evidence for action. Our implementing partner is the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which operates in 40 countries, focusing on women’s rights and free speech. We will conduct research to map and curate legal principles and practices and convene and sustain communities of practice that help overcome existing silos among law, technology and policy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will lead the work on the Accountability pillar of the Institute, supervising and conducting research at the intersection of public international law, policy and practice. You will help build an engagement, outreach and dissemination strategy with high-level government contacts, international organisations, the private sector and academia.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is fixed term for 2 years and offered on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week / 60% FTE).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You are an excellent communicator who is able to write and contribute to excellent policy and research pieces as well as speeches and training programmes. You will be involved in development activities and strategic thinking on new projects, donors and areas of impact.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You are required to hold a Master’s degree in international law, first class or equivalent and advanced knowledge of accountability in international law as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. You have knowledge of cyber and AI technology in the context of accountability, experience in stakeholder management and knowledge exchange, and in organising and delivering impactul events. Strong organisational skills, publications in international law and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationship with colleagues at various levels are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Please upload</strong> a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">supporting statement</a> that outlines how you meet the selection criteria <strong>in your own words</strong>, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at <strong>12 noon (UK Time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025.</strong></div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher - Modern Slavery and Human Rights, Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC)
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, in partnership with the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC), is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Modern Slavery and Human Rights. The Bonavero Institute of Human Rights is one of a group of three research centres in the UK that are partners (alongside the Universities of Liverpool and Hull) in the PEC, led by the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford.   Each partner in the collaborative research partnership  leads a programme of work as part of the PEC’s research agenda and with the support and guidance of the PEC’s Director of Research and Director of Policy Impact. The partner-led programmes of work are key to helping the PEC achieve its mission of policy impact and will deliver research outputs and other activities that constitute an important part of the PEC’s strategy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Under the supervision of the project Co-Investigator based at the Bonavero Institute (one of the research partners) the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) Postdoctoral Researcher will help deliver an agreed plan of work in relation to the project’s programme of work with other team members from within each partner and it will provide an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to conduct his or her own research in the field of modern slavery and human rights.  The successful candidate will be a member of the Bonavero Institute and will be expected to input into some of the programmes and activities of the Institute. They will form part of a small but dynamic community of scholars with a strong commitment to research focussing on human rights.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate should hold a completed doctorate in Law (or evidence of imminent completion) specialising in an aspect of Human Rights Law relevant for the work strand: “Labour Exploitation: New Frontiers in International and the UK Law”; demonstrable interest in and familiarity with, scholarly literature and debates within the field of modern slavery relevant to the work programme; evidence of outstanding research skills and the ability to contribute, under the direction of the Co-I, to the design, analysis and writing of papers, scholarly articles and monographs; strong record of published scholarship commensurate to the career stage and have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. It would be desirable for the candidate to have knowledge of the modern slavery and human rights policy context in the UK and experience of producing policy-facing research outputs  and experience and skills in planning and managing research projects.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role is full time and fixed term until 31 March 2027.  The role holder will be based at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, Mansfield College, OX1 3TF</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 22 April 2025.  Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via <a rel="nofollow" href="https://jobs.ox.ac.uk/">Oxford University website</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit by email <strong>1 item of written work,</strong> published or unpublished, and will be asked to arrange for two references to be submitted before the interviews take place.</div> </div>Research Assistant
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £38,674 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 6: £34,982 - £38,674 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Fixed-term (one year with possible further year), full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are looking for a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join an exciting interdisciplinary research programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of behavioural economics and finance, contributing to high-impact projects under the guidance of Professor Pedro Bordalo, the Principal Investigator.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Research Assistant, you will be a key member of both the Finance, Accounting, Management and Economics (FAME) research group and Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) – a national leadership hub funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of UKRI. The research explores how cognitive mechanisms such as attention and memory shape economic beliefs and preferences, influencing market behaviour and decision-making.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role involves managing large-scale datasets, reviewing literature and contributing to academic publications. You’ll be actively engaged in shaping the future of behavioural policy by working on projects that aim to inform the design of incentives and regulations, including collaborations with UK policy-setting organisations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Identify and apply appropriate analytical methods</li><br> <li>Conduct comprehensive literature reviews</li><br> <li>Contribute to academic publications, book chapters and reviews</li><br> <li>Support the organisation of seminars, workshops and conferences</li><br> <li>Manage day-to-day administrative activities</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and/or be nearing completion of a Master’s in Economics, Computer Science or a related discipline. You must possess strong quantitative and data analysis skills, with proven programming experience in Stata, SAS or MATLAB. The role requires the ability to work independently on both research and administrative tasks, along with excellent communication skills to contribute to publications, present findings at conferences and engage with research partners.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 22 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 25 April 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Executive Director, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Closes: April 23, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £49,649 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working (<em>typically</em> 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong></strong>About the role<strong></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are looking to recruit to an Executive Director to the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/oxford-programme-cyber-and-technology-policy">Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy</a>. They will lead and manage a new research initiative designed to help governments navigate the digital frontier through the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The programme’s initial focus is on AI and cyber security, supported by a two-year research initiative funded by Open Philanthropy that explores how governments can collaborate with frontier AI organisations to protect advanced AI systems from cyber theft. OxCTP also convenes a Global Tech Policy Seminar Series, bringing together leading academics, policymakers and industry experts to address evolving global challenges, ranging from cyber trends and data privacy to the risks of cloud concentration and the role of AI in national security</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is fixed term for 1 year in the first instance and is full time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong></strong>About you<strong></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold a doctorate in public policy or a related field. You will possess significant professional experience, including suitable senior-level government service (e.g., senior analyst or team lead). Appropriate to career stage, have a strong record of publishing policy analysis on AI governance, AI and national security, and related technology issues. Possess sufficient specialist expertise to navigate the intersection of law, ethics, and policy as applied to emerging technologies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong></strong>Application process<strong></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <strong>three</strong> referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on <strong>23 April 2025</strong>. Interviews will be held virtually shortly after the closing date.</div> </div>Technology and Data Analyst, Career Development Centre
Closes: April 23, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you passionate about data, technology and career success? We are looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Technology and Data Analyst to drive data excellence and shape career outcomes for MBA and MFE students. In this role, you will drive the collection, analysis and reporting of employment data, ensuring compliance with global rankings and MBA CSEA standards. Your insights will directly influence strategy, providing key intelligence to senior leadership and enhancing the student experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also manage career technology platforms, including OSCAR - the career portal, optimising integration and ensuring data security. Beyond data, you will support marketing and employer engagement by analysing employment trends and student activity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead annual projects for collecting MBA and MFE employment data, ensuring compliance with MBA CSEA and global ranking standards.</li><br> <li>Develop and manage employment outcome analyses, including gender pay gap reports and regional variances.</li><br> <li>Maintain and develop OSCAR, the Career Development Centre’s student and alumni platform.</li><br> <li>Provide employment intelligence reports to support marketing and employer engagement.</li><br> <li>Analyse employer activity and student engagement trends to inform strategic decision-making.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities and a client-focused approach. Experience in data collection and analysis is required, along with a well-organised and detail-oriented mindset.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 23 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. First interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 28 April 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Head of Development – Major Gifts
Closes: April 24, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for securing transformational gifts? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-profile environment where you can make a significant impact?</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is seeking a Head of Development – Major Gifts to lead on securing philanthropic income at the highest levels. This pivotal role, reporting to the Associate Director of Development, will focus on cultivating and securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations, ranging from upper five-figure donations to seven-figure transformational gifts.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will manage a portfolio of approximately 85 major donor prospects, using a strategic ‘moves management’ approach to build relationships and secure funding for key initiatives, including capital projects, scholarships, academic posts, research programs and the flagship Global Leadership Centre, set to open in 2025. Additionally, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, collaborating with senior stakeholders and providing leadership to an expanding team of fundraisers.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead on securing major philanthropic gifts of up to £3 million annually.</li><br> <li>Cultivate, solicit and steward major donors through a structured donor engagement cycle.</li><br> <li>Develop compelling funding proposals and cases for support.</li><br> <li>Build strong relationships with senior academics, donors and stakeholders across the University.</li><br> <li>Contribute to high-profile donor events and international fundraising campaigns.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have a proven track record in major gift fundraising, capable of representing the University at the highest levels. You must possess strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, data laws and benchmarking, along with the ability to engage and secure significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporate leaders. A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the business school landscape, you should be adept at building relationships with senior executives and academics, as well as managing volunteers and donors.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 24 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 21 May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Research Manager
Closes: April 24, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38, 674 – 46, 913 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div>179266 -  Research Manager, Centre for Macro-Experimental Development</div><br> <div>Department of Economics (CSAE)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will be integral in setting up the research centre in collaboration with Dr Dennis Egger. They will share the vision and a passion for implementing it. We are looking for an experienced Research Manager to join the programme from the outset, giving the postholder the opportunity to establish ways of working and help set the tone as the programme develops.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will lead all operational and financial aspects of the research centre. They will help with hiring, and the setting up of systems and management structures. In its initial year, the centre plans to hire post-doctoral researchers, several doctoral students, and pre-doctoral fellows. The postholder will manage this team and support field research activities in East Africa, manage cross-project research synthesis activities, help build a platform for open data access, collaborate with the academic team on fundraising, and lead activities to promote research findings. They will also be engaged in relationship building and management with the advisory board, and partner organisations and governments.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This appointment offers a unique opportunity to take on significant operational and financial responsibilities in a growing multidisciplinary research group in developing country settings, to train and mentor high quality staff, and to provide research management for more complex research activities. The postholder will be part of a dedicated research team at the Department of Economics at Oxford University, work closely with the Professional Servicesteam at the Centre for the Study of African Economies [CSAE], and perform a key liaison role with colleagues across the wider University, including at the Blavatnik School of Government [BSG], and the Oxford Department for International Development [ODID].</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role will be based at Oxford, but involve substantial amount of travel for fieldwork, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagement. CSAE and the research group can support this travel financially, as well as provide other research-related resources.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div> </div>Communications & Media Manager
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum which includes Oxford University weighting
<div> <p></p><div><strong>THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Oxford Martin School is seeking a proven and creative communications professional to deliver wide-ranging and impactful communications across both the School’s owned channels and in the media.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Oxford Martin School brings together researchers from different fields across the University of Oxford to respond to the most urgent challenges of our time. The post holder will work on topics as diverse as tackling antibiotic resistance, the renewable energy transition, the global trade in wildlife, and issues around AI.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the Head of Development and External Relations and line managing the Communications and Media Assistant, you will work closely with the School’s events team to promote their vibrant calendar of lectures, and with the Head of Finance and Administration to deliver internal communications for the School.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be in daily contact with high-profile researchers from across the School’s research programmes to deliver engaging press releases, long reads, videos, blogs, social media and other content that raises awareness of the School’s research and programmes globally.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a diverse and challenging role with significant scope for initiative and creativity. You will be part of a supportive team, working together to deliver the best possible results for this unique institution.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment in fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity. We are eager to receive applications from a diverse pool of candidates.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12:00 noon on Monday 28th April 2025 can be considered. We expect to hold interviews on Monday 19th May 2025.</div> </div>Degree Courses and Operations Assistant
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a new post created at the School of Archaeology to provide expert administrative support for the for the Degree Courses Team, based in the Institute of Archaeology on Beaumont Street in Oxford. The postholder will also provide first line support across the operations of the building which have a large overlap with student support. From supporting teaching activity, lecture and AV set up, events and reception work to providing guidance around the degree programmes offered by the School, this is a wide-ranging role, ideal for someone wanting to learn how to support a department at Oxford University.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have the ability to organise your own workload and work to deadlines, with some experience of managing administrative processes in reception or customer facing roles. You will have the skills to deal with confidential information appropriately and have a willingness to resolve situations, as well as an awareness of when to refer decisions to other team members. The role also requires excellent attention to detail and a high level of computer literacy with experience of using the Microsoft Office suite. The ability to interpret, apply, and communicate regulations and procedures is an important aspect of the role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time position, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the degree courses in Archaeology.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the HR Team on  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:hr@arch.ox.ac.uk"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:hr@arch.ox.ac.uk">hr@arch.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications must be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 28 April 2025. We expect to hold interviews in mid-May.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality and valuing diversity.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Policy and Partnerships Director (What Works Hub for Global Education)
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working (<em>typically</em> 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will co-lead the strategic partner engagement to bring wider collaboration, cohesion and impact to the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wwhge.org/">What Works Hub for Global Education</a>, working closely with the FCDO implementation roles. You will catalyse political leadership and bring a vision for how change can happen via the Hub. You will identify political opportunities and secure new partnerships at the global and country level, and deliver and communicate to different political audiences. You will also be highly collaborative – the Hub works in a flexible and matrixed way with people working across pillars, requiring substantial collaboration. You will play a senior leadership role, alongside the Academic Director, Director of Evidence Translation, and Programme Director in continuing to develop the hub as a great place to work and an impactful and efficient delivery partner</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is fixed term until 30 April 2026, in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have strong technical policy leadership - with the skills, experience and networks to identify talent, inspire collaboration and build strong relationships including with the strategic partners. You will have first-class stakeholder engagement skills, with extensive experience of working at all levels (senior and mid-range) and with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives, and the ability to initiate, develop and sustain trusting relationships with key partners. You will bring experience of strategic engagement with and convening of a broad array of strategic partners, including leading academics, policymakers, and civil society leaders, and organisations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and the Gates Foundation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria <strong>in your own words</strong>, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on <strong>28 April 2025.</strong> Interviews are scheduled for <strong>1 May</strong>.</div> </div>Project Administrator, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum, dependent on experience
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, to work with world-leading academics on globally impactful research projects. The Project Administrator will support a new research initiative: the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/oxford-programme-cyber-and-technology-policy">Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy</a> (OxCTP). This is a variable hours contract (5-10 hours per week).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the Directors of the OxCTP, you will provide important administrative support for research, events and projects. You will also work closely with the Directors, as well as the School’s Research Support and the Communications, and Events teams, to ensure the smooth running of project activities and implementation of logistical arrangements and follow-up activities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have strong problem-solving, communication, team-work and diplomatic skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is part time (estimated 5-10 hours per week) and fixed term for one year, with the possibility to extend subject to external funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You are required to have a proven track record of effective administration, ideally in  research, a higher education institution or compelling evidence of the capacity to develop such skills. You should also have demonstrable project management skills with the ability to deliver a programme of activity on time and on budget.</div><br> <div>Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders, as well as coordinating meetings, events and workshops would also be essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">supporting statement</a> that outlines how you meet the selection criteria <strong>in your own words</strong>, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at <strong>12 noon (UK time) on 28 April 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professorship of Business and Development
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: not specified
<div> <p></p><div>Following a generous gift from the Sanjaya Lall Memorial Fund, the University invites applications for the Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professorship in Business and Development. This is an outstanding opportunity for a world-leading academic in the fields of Economics, Business and Development, broadly defined, to join the Oxford community for Trinity Term 2026 (26 April 2026 to 20 June 2026). Recent postholders include Abhijit Banerjee, Paul Krugman, Dani Rodrik, Paul Vaaler, Robert Wade, Esther Duflo and Daron Acemoglu. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will have an outstanding international reputation in scholarship and research, and will be intellectually eminent in the fields of Economics, Business or Development. In the spirit of Sanjaya Lall, the successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to adapt theory to understand novel research questions and methodologies, and should also show a strong flair for formulating strategic policy responses. The Visiting Professor will be invited to engage with faculty and students in the Oxford community throughout their visit. They will deliver at least one public lecture and be invited to participate in seminars, workshops and conferences in the Social Sciences Division and St John’s College. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Visiting Professor will be resident in Oxford for Trinity Term 2026, and will be hosted by a department in the Social Sciences Division. A stipend of £50,000 is payable.</div><br> <div> <br> <br>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon UK time on Monday 28 April 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Training and Disability Support Officer
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div>The position of Training and Disability Support Officer in the Faculty of Law is an exciting new opportunity to take a crucial role in the development and implementation of the Faculty of Law’s new mentoring scheme and training programme as part of our broader <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/shared-ambitions-strategy-faculty-law">strategic aims</a> . The postholder will also support the Faculty Staff Disability Advisor (HR Manager); and help to define and implement a positive workplace culture at the Law Faculty. The Training and Disability Support Officer will report to the Faculty of Law’s HR Manager and be part of the Faculty’s HR Team, working with our HR Officer and HR Assistant.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants must have experience of leading or supporting a comparable training programme, or running/managing a mentoring scheme; or equivalent team-building and staff development experience; experience of providing disability-related support or an awareness of issues affecting disabled people in the workplace; experience of delivering effective help and advice to support Line Managers in their management and leadership roles; able to clearly and accurately communicate University HR processes, policies and procedures in person, orally and in writing to a diverse range of staff with a range of different responsibilities and levels of experience; strong interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy, able to deal with highly sensitive personnel information and to speak to staff about potentially difficult issues.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is desirable for candidates to be educated to degree level, or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 3) and understand how training fits into the overall agenda of continuous improvement, and the professional and personal development of the Professional Support Staff team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is permanent and full time. However, part time and job shares will be considered. You will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL. The Law Faculty supports hybrid working and currently requires all staff to be on site at least 40% of their working week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to complete an application form and upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">CV and supporting statement</a> as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>midday on Monday, 28 April 2025</strong>. Interviews will be held in person at the Law Faculty on <strong>Monday, 19 May 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We are seeking to appoint an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer jointly across the Department of Social Policy and Intervention (DSPI) and the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). Both departments have recently been awarded a Bronze Award in the Athena Swan Charter, OII in 2022 and DSPI in 2024. The EDI Officer will be responsible for implementing the Athena Swan action plans for both departments, liaising with key stakeholders to effect change. The EDI Officer will support and be active on the Departments’ and Division’s EDI committees and panels, working closely with the Chairs to identify goals and actions, and effectively deliver new initiatives.</div><br> <div>Both Departments are committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities - please state preferred hours and working pattern in your application.</div><br> <div>You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work, however there is opportunity for partial remote working.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>To succeed in this post, you will need to demonstrate passion and drive for advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, ideally through previous experience of working in a similar role, or of significant involvement in activities which support and drive equality and diversity. You will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Athena Swan Charter and be confident networking with EDI colleagues within the Division and wider University to identify and share best practices for both departments. You will also be confident initiating and implementing various projects, collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support and encourage an inclusive culture.</div><br> <div>You will need to be able to work independently, with proficient IT skills (particularly Excel and Word) for quantitative and qualitative data gathering, manipulation and analysis, and have excellent organisational skills. The ability to make credible, evidence-based recommendations and influence stakeholders is also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>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 attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 30 April 2025 will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held during week commencing 12 May or w/c 19 May 2025.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher in Reimagining Nature Finance
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div>We have fantastic opportunity for a Researcher to be a part of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Fellowship for Reimagining Nature Finance and Inclusive Capitalism, embedded within the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery at the University of Oxford, as a PDRA in Reimagining Nature Finance. The post holder will lead interdisciplinary research focused on reimagining nature finance to support people and nature, with an emphasis on transitioning from extractive systems to regenerative, nature-positive economies. The role involves exploring innovative finance mechanisms, non-market approaches, and cultural, financial, and power dynamics that hinder transformation, contributing to high-impact academic outputs and practical solutions.</div><br> <div>Working closely with the Fellow and other partners from the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance as well as across the Centre, the post holder will synthesise insights from research and dialogue processes, contributing to systemic change in nature finance. The post holder will be part of a dynamic, collaborative research environment, engaging with global stakeholders, including financial institutions, Indigenous leaders, and local communities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Key research areas include:</strong></div><br> <div>•            Investigate innovative financing models for circular bioeconomy businesses and value chains, such as food, fashion, and health.</div><br> <div>•            Explore non-market mechanisms for nature recovery, including payments for stewardship and cooperative models prioritising ecosystem health and community well-being.</div><br> <div>•            Analyse cultural, financial, and power barriers to transformative finance, incorporating insights from diverse communities and stakeholders.</div><br> <div>•            Collaborate on dialogue platforms and multidisciplinary gatherings to share research insights and co-create actionable frameworks for nature-positive systems.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role will pioneer new dialogue processes, engaging diverse stakeholders—from policymakers to local communities—to reimagine relationships between people, nature, and finance. Drawing on the principles of circular bioeconomy, the researcher will investigate how to scale Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to achieve both biodiversity and climate goals while ensuring inclusive economic development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Reporting to Dr. Mark Hirons (Lead Line management; Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, School of Geography and the Environment), Day-to-Day Supervision Dr. Sophus Zu Ermgassen Post-Doctoral Researcher</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>To be considered a successful candidate;</strong></div><br> <div>•            A doctorate in a relevant field such as environmental economics, finance, ecology, or a sustainability-focused social science discipline.</div><br> <div>•            Strong knowledge of current nature finance mechanisms, as well as a capacity for creative and radical thinking.</div><br> <div>•            Excellent communication skills, with a track record of impactful publications and policy engagement.</div><br> <div>•            Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise varied and diverse work streams.</div><br> <div>•            A proactive and adaptive attitude, able to identify new opportunities for impact and funding while balancing them against existing priorities and resources.</div><br> <div>•            Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion.</div><br> <div>•            Experience in interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement, particularly with local communities or Indigenous groups</div><br> <div>•            An understanding of Nature-based Solutions and circular bioeconomy principles.</div><br> <div>•            Experience in independently managing a discrete area of a research project within the context of a broader research program.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Applications for this vacancy should be made online, and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit  <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> </div><br> <div><strong>Enquiries may be directed to</strong>** <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk">recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk</a> . The closing date for applications is midday on 30 April 2025.**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</strong></div><br> <div>•       Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays</div><br> <div>•       Hybrid working</div><br> <div>•       Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</div><br> <div>•       Discounted bus travel</div><br> <div>•       Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•       Plus, many other University benefits</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The School of Geography and the Environment is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, Black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford. The school holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Fixed-term (up to three years), full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/research/research-areas/technology-and-operations-management/data-driven-decisions-lab-3dl">Data-Driven Decisions Lab (3DL)</a> at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a pioneering research programme focused on insurance and assurance for AI evaluation and risk management.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is part of the AI2 (Algorithmic Assurance and Insurance) research initiative, an ambitious programme supported by the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/prosperity-partnerships-business-and-academia-collaborations/">UK Prosperity Research Scheme</a> with partners from both industry and academia. Our mission is to develop foundational models for evaluating, managing, and pricing risk in AI systems.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will report to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about-us/people/agni-orfanoudaki">Dr Agni Orfanoudaki</a> and work at the interface of AI, operations research, and management science, developing rigorous and practical methods for algorithmic risk assessment. You will become part of the broader AI2 collaboration, involving leading researchers from the University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/~lszpruch/">Prof. Lukasz Szpruch</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/~dsiska/">Prof. David Siska</a>) and the Warwick University School of Engineering (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/about/our-people/profile?wmgid=1102">Prof. Carsten Maple</a>). You will also be provided time to further your own independent research in this area.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Conduct original research at the intersection of operations research, AI, and management science.</li><br> <li>Translate industry needs into academic research by engaging with insurers, regulators and tech developers.</li><br> <li>Publish in top-tier journals and present at leading conferences.</li><br> <li>Mentor PhD students and research assistants and collaborate with other postdocs.</li><br> <li>Support grant writing and funding applications to extend the lab’s research impact.</li><br> <li>Represent the research group in academic, industry and policy-making forums.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant quantitative field such as Operations Research, Management Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering. You should have a strong track record of academic publications and a solid understanding of current research in the field. Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to independently plan and manage a research project, including overseeing a research budget.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer 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</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, a supporting statement/cover letter, two published or working papers and the contact information of two referees.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <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> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 2 May 2025 at 12.00 noon. Online interviews will likely be held the week commencing 5 May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information regarding the position and <strong>informal inquiries</strong>, you can reach out to Agni Orfanoudaki at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:agni.orfanoudaki@sbs.ox.ac.uk">agni.orfanoudaki@sbs.ox.ac.uk</a></strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Job Title:</strong> <strong>Postdoctoral Researcher </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Department of Politics and International Relations</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>DPIR, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Grade 7:</strong> £38,674 - £46,913 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Contract type:</strong> Fixed-term</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hours: Full time</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Politics and International Relations, to a member of Associate Professor Lauren Sukin’s research group, with responsibility for carrying out a programme of research examining the effects of political polarisation on nuclear strategy and policy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful applicant will work on academic research that relies extensively on survey data and work with interview data, historical case studies, cross-national and sub-national data, and the literature related to this programme of research.  You will also be expected to contribute to co-authored publications in top quality peer-reviewed academic journals and will also have the opportunity to propose solo-authored publications under the programme of research for publication in top quality peer-reviewed academic journals.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition, you will provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil in in Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline and have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation, together with previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations. The knowledge of statistics and programming in R is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is a full time and fixed-term position for 12 months, starting from 1 October 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to the DPIR HR Team at  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk">vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday (UK time) on <strong>Friday 02 May</strong> <strong>2025</strong> can be considered. Please quote reference <strong>178993</strong> in all correspondence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status.</strong></div> </div>HR Assistant
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The position of HR Assistant in the Faculty of Law is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in HR. The purpose of the role is to help provide a HR service to the staff within the Law faculty which includes providing administrative support for the Law Faculty’s Academic Visitor Programme, payroll, recruitment and personnel administration. The HR Assistant will report to the HR Officer and be part of the Law Faculty’s HR Team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate should hold GCSE (grade A-C) level English and Maths, or equivalent;  be able to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures verbally and in writing to a wide range of people; willingness and ability to follow and apply written instructions and procedures; work independently or part of a team; have experience of providing high level of customer service with accuracy and attention to detail and be willing to undertake professional development and training. It would be desirable to have experience of working in a HR team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is full time with the possibility to request part-time (min 0.8FTE), fixed term for 12 months and will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL. We support hybrid working wherever possible, the exact arrangement to be agreed with the Line Manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to complete an application form and upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please visit the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=179062">University website</a> to apply for this role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 6 May 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 22 May 2025.</div> </div>Joint Head of Finance (job share, part-time)
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum (with discretionary range for suitably qualified candidates to £70,029) (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loan</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working (<em>typically</em> 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Offering a unique, flexible working, senior leadership opportunity, the joint Head of Finance will play a critical role in the next exciting phase of the Blavatnik School of Government.  Supporting the School’s Dean and Chief Operating Officer in analysing, planning and managing the School’s finances and its growing budget and research portfolio, they will contribute to key strategic decisions about the School’s development and management. They will co- lead the finance and research support teams (nine people) ensuring that they provide a customer-focussed, responsive service to its stakeholders, and that management and decision-making is informed by high quality financial data and analysis.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will provide assurance to the Dean, the Chief Operating Officer, the School’s Management Board and the Division that the School’s financial projections are robust and well-grounded. Priorities include managing reliable costing models for the School’s wide range of activities, using financial data effectively to provide input and challenge to the School’s strategic planning, and bringing financial acumen to bear in developing viable financing plans for new revenue streams</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will provide leadership in financial planning activities, particularly in the preparation of the School’s annual budget.  They will be responsible for the continued development of effective and resilient financial processes and controls. They will take the lead in financial reporting and monitoring, ensuring the School’s financial position is closely monitored and that timely, accurate management information is provided to management and others. The post holder will co- manage the School’s finance and research support professionals and will be expected to recruit, train and manage any additional finance staff.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will suit a highly motivated individual with proven flexibility and initiative who is excited about helping to shape this new joint role and way of working for the School. The post holder should hold an accounting qualification and have substantial experience of working in a financial management role, ideally in a fast-moving environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Experience of the use of financial data to drive strategic decision-making in a proactive way will be particularly helpful.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial issues to a non-financial audience, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">supporting statement</a> that outlines how you meet the selection criteria <strong>in your own words</strong>, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on <strong>Tuesday 6 May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>First round interviews will take place on <strong>Thursday 5 June</strong> with second round interviews taking place on <strong>Monday 9 June</strong> and will be in-person at the School.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Candidates wishing to visit the School for a short informal tour of the School prior to application should contact <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:HR@bsg.ox.ac.uk?subject=Head%20of%20Finance%20-%20Informal%20School%20visit%20request">Lucy Haworth</a> to arrange a suitable time. Visits will be available on week days between 22 April – 2 May.</div> </div>Senior Executive Assistant
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (with a discretionary range to £44,382)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working (<em>typically</em> 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We’re excited to be looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and to the Vice-Dean. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a critical role for the Blavatnik School, sitting at the heart of the School – in the Executive Office – with responsibility for all support to the COO and the Vice-Dean, and for the operations of the School’s governance function. This post comes at an exciting time for School: we are embarking on our second decade with a fantastic community of staff, alumni, and supporters.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. In your work with the COO and Vice Dean, you will be responsible for managing two busy diaries (and the COO’s inbox) and taking forward a wide range of issues on their behaves. You will be someone with a zest for communicating with people from all walks of life, who will inject equal amounts of enthusiasm and diplomacy into each of their interactions – be they with students, administrative colleagues, or senior academics and practitioners from top institutions across the world. In your work on School governance, you will have operational responsibility for the smooth-running of the School’s governance function – to include scheduling the annual governance meeting cycle, writing and collating agendas and discussion papers, and tracking actions and decisions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The ideal candidate will have excellent all-round administrative skills and strong track-record of providing outstanding executive support. You will be a senior member of the Executive Office, line managing two to three staff (Executive Assistants) and working with the Head of the Dean’s Office to promote a high-performing team culture in which the people you manage can flourish. You will work quickly yet meticulously, taking a flexible and pragmatic approach to shifting priorities; and you will have impeccable judgement – be it on a confidential project on which the COO is working, an urgent meeting request, a difficult staffing matter, or an innovative interpretation of a policy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you believe that you have the energy and experience to make a positive impact on our Executive Office – we would love to hear from you.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement#:~:text=The%20supporting%20statement%20must%20explain%20how%20you%20meet,%28such%20as%20time%20out%20to%20care%20for%20dependants%29.">supporting statement</a> that outlines how you meet the selection criteria <strong>in your own words</strong>, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at <strong>12 noon</strong> (UK time) on <strong>Tuesday 6 May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will take place during week commencing <strong>12 May</strong> with second round interviews taking place during week commencing <strong>19 May</strong> and will be face to face at the School.</div> </div>Researcher, The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Development
Closes: May 7, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including Oxford University weighting
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Development is looking for a predoctoral Research Assistant to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating more and better economic opportunities in a changing world by conducting rigorous research, creating evidence-based solutions and tools for decision makers, providing platforms for new ideas, and sharing insights through events and publications. Our work focuses on low- and middle-income countries and work towards more equitable and well-functioning labour markets, fostering entrepreneurship and technology for small and medium sized enterprises, and building human capital for a just green energy transition.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a great role for an early-career researcher looking to gain hands-on research experience in applied microeconomics, development economics, and labour economics. Most of our work is experimental and involves primary data collection in low- and middle-income countries.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a predoctoral researcher on the programme, the post holder will be expected to work closely with other researchers to collaborate on new and ongoing research projects of the programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is full time, 1-year fixed term.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment in fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity. We are eager to receive applications from a diverse pool of candidates.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12:00 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025 can be considered. We expect to hold interviews on Friday 6th June 2025.</div> </div>Departmental Lecturer/Ioma Evans Pritchard Fellow
Closes: May 8, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38674 to £46913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is committed to understanding cultural, economic, political and social questions through the study of world regions in local, global and comparative contexts. OSGA delivers world leading, multi-disciplinary programmes of teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role:</strong></div><br> <div>The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), in association with St Anne’s College, wishes to appoint an Evans Pritchard Fellow in African Anthropology.</div><br> <div>The Evans-Pritchard Fellowship is a three-year career development post supported by St Anne’s College and OSGA. This post is designed specifically to assist with career development for an early-stage academic appointee. The successful candidate will engage in advanced study of African Anthropology, lecture and teach graduate students on the MSc in African Studies, and conduct independent research. They will actively contribute to the intellectual life of both St Anne’s College and the African Studies Centre and co-operate in the administrative work of OSGA in both term and vacation under the supervision of the Director of the African Studies Centre. This includes contribute to OSGA’s and ASC’s community through attending key meetings and events; holding Committee membership; participation in university academic recruitment exercises and related activities.</div><br> <div>The post-holder must have successfully completed a doctorate in African Anthropology and should have had their doctoral viva within five years of the application closing date (excluding eligible career breaks).</div><br> <div>An office for research and teaching will be provided at the African Studies Centre, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, 13 Bevington Road, Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You:</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a doctorate in an African Anthropology with the doctoral viva completed no more than five years before the application closing date (excluding eligible career breaks). You will be able to demonstrate experience of qualitative or quantitative research and analytical techniques, with a proven capacity to develop sound research proposals. You will have a publication record or evidence of strong potential for high-quality research outputs published with leading journals, with a clear plan of research to be conducted during the three years of the post. You will be able to demonstrate aptitude and experience in teaching African Anthropology and related topics with the ability to supervise advanced-level Master’s students across a range of dissertation topics and experience in assessing and marking graduate-level work.</div><br> <div>You will have a firm commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and embedding these principles among staff and students.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male committee members wherever possible.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that research output may be reduced as a result.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process:</strong></div><br> <div>Information about the application process, as well as the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria can be obtained from the job description (Vacancy ID: 178992), via: Oxford University website</div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Rebekah Lee, the Committee Chair, at rebekah.lee@africa.ox.ac.uk . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter to promote women in Science, Engineering, Technology and Medicine and the College supports the Race and Equality commitments made by the University. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award at institutional level, and OSGA holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you, as an applicant, require reasonable adjustments to be made in the interview process, please do reach out and discuss this with our HR team. We will do our best to facilitate and accommodate reasonable adjustments.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date</strong> for applications is 12.00 noon <strong>on Thursday 8th May 2025.</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Interviews</strong> are expected to be held online via Teams on <strong>Wednesday 4th June 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Social Science
Closes: May 9, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range up to £52,539 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>This is a postdoctoral position on the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.digitalgendergaps.org/">Digital Gender Gaps project</a> led by Professor Ridhi Kashyap and supported by the Gates Foundation. We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to advance scientific understanding and inform policy on the impacts of digital expansion on gender equality and women’s social and economic opportunities. The post holder will develop research using computational, statistical and social data science approaches to expand knowledge on gender inequalities in digital connectivity, as well as the impacts of digital gender inequalities on social, demographic, and economic domains in low and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on Africa and South Asia.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing data infrastructures as well as developing methodologies to collect and integrate novel sources of web, social media, and geospatial data with secondary survey datasets for analysing gender inequalities. The post holder’s research areas will include: (1) creation of real-time indicators of digital connectivity by gender at granular spatial resolution using social media, population and survey datasets, and statistical and machine learning approaches; and/or (2) analysis of the social and demographic impacts of digital expansion, especially from a gender perspective, using quasi-experimental methods. The research outputs from the project will inform knowledge exchange with various stakeholders for generating an evidence-base for policy, and the post holder will also directly contribute to these impact and partnership building activities. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will report directly to PI, Professor Ridhi Kashyap, and work together within an interdisciplinary research project involving social and computational scientists. The post holder will also be embedded within an interdisciplinary research environment within the Department of Sociology and affiliated also with the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is fixed-term for a period of up to 24 months, commencing as soon as possible and preferably by July 2025, but with some flexibility. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday UK time on 09 May 2025, with interviews expected to take place in the w/c 26 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further details for this position, including how to apply, are outlined in the job description.  For informal enquiries about the posts, please email: <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ridhi.kashyap@nuffield.ox.ac.uk">ridhi.kashyap@nuffield.ox.ac.uk</a>.</div> </div>Personal Assistant to the Sustainable Law Programme Director
Closes: May 13, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616
<div> <p></p><div>The Smith School is seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to support Dr Thom Wetzer, , Associate Professor of Law and Finance and Director of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This varied and fast-paced position involves delivering high-level administrative support, including complex diary and email management, coordinating teaching commitments, arranging international travel, preparing meeting materials, and supporting academic projects. You will also help manage communications and maintain accurate records and web content.</div><br> <div>You will work closely with colleagues across the University, as well as external partners from academia, government, and industry. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels are essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a unique opportunity to support impactful work at the intersection of law, finance, and sustainability.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is fixed-term until 31 December 2027 and offered on a full-time basis.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> </em><em>recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  </em>**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>13 May 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>Researcher in Climate Change Attribution
Closes: May 14, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div>Reporting to Dr Rupert Stuart-Smith, Senior Research Associate in Climate Science and the Law, the postholder will be a computationally proficient scientist who will work on attribution and projections of climate change impacts on human health, with particular focus on climate change hotspots in southern Africa, the Andes, and southern Europe. Working within a multidisciplinary research group at the University of Oxford, the postholder will conduct scientific research that refines existing methods, sheds light on the impacts of climate change in understudied regions, and informs adaptation and legal responses to climate change impacts.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This research will include analyses of the effects of climate change on existing and future impacts (attribution and projections). In particular, the project will examine the contribution of individual emitters of greenhouse gases to the health impacts of climate change, the impact of different future emissions pathways (including those that temporarily overshoot the Paris Agreement’s temperature goal) on health, evaluating the applicability of different methods for conducting attribution studies, and the development of policy-relevant health indicators.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will primarily conduct analyses of the meteorological impacts of climate change but gain opportunities to work with interdisciplinary methods such as epidemiological and agricultural models. They will join a vibrant and growing research environment that builds on the University of Oxford’s expertise in climate science, attribution science, and interdisciplinary research at the interface of climate change science and law.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is fixed-term until 29 February 2028 and offered on a full-time basis.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit  <strong>https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> </em><em>recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk</em>**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>14 May 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>Teaching Associate for Foundations
Closes: May 15, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (with a discretionary range to £44,382) p.a., dependent on experience. Pro-rata for variable hours appointments
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for hybrid working</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/workforus">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking to recruit a Teaching Associate to join the teaching team for the compulsory Foundations module within the Master in Public Policy (MPP). Foundations runs in Michaelmas term (October - December).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The aim of Foundations is to prepare students to reflectively and critically evaluate the moral commitments that do, and should, inform public policy. The course addresses some key questions that every government must resolve. It focuses on the following five framework questions: What is the aim of government? What are the limits on its action? What do governments owe future generations? Who gets what? and Who decides? The course also develops students’ philosophical and ethical understanding through practical reflection on some policy areas that engage these questions and are of contemporary concern. These include gender, religion, migration, historical injustice,  and protest and revolution. In closing, we explore some of the moral dilemmas that arise for individuals who deliver public policy. Case studies ensure that moral and political principles are applied practically.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Teaching Associate, you would be expected to: serve as a Seminar Leader; take a lead role with respect to organisation of seminars; contribute to assessment; assist the module convenors with administration. There may also be opportunities to undertake a small amount of lecturing and case study teaching. While primary teaching on the Foundations module occurs in Michaelmas term, other Teaching Associate duties may be spread out over the full academic year.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post if fixed-term for one year and on a variable hours basis.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant Master’s degree in political philosophy/political theory and sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in political philosophy to develop module materials. Experience and excellence in teaching and leading seminars, and the ability to teach to non specialists are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please upload <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">a supporting statement</a> 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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is at <strong>12 noon (UK time) on Thursday 15 May 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Serviced Emissions Research & Engagement Manager
Closes: May 16, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div>Oxford Net Zero is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as <strong>Serviced Emissions Research & Engagement Manager</strong>. This pivotal role will lead a high-impact initiative focused on advancing the understanding and integration of “serviced emissions” — the emissions influenced by professional service providers (PSPs) such as consultants, lawyers, and advertisers — into global net zero standards.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to Professor Samuel Fankhauser and under the supervision of Alexis McGivern, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, the successful candidate will be responsible for building and coordinating a new Secretariat body that supports the implementation of guidance for PSPs. The postholder will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including NGOs, technical experts, and leading industry practitioners, to ensure serviced emissions are embedded in revised climate standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and the ISO Net Zero Standard.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge climate policy and research while influencing the practices of key actors in the professional services sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in research and stakeholder engagement, a strategic mindset, and a deep commitment to advancing meaningful climate action.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a time-limited role that offers the chance to play a foundational part in shaping a vital area of climate strategy at a critical time for international standards development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>This post is fixed-term for 12 months and offered on a full-time basis.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to:<em> </em><em>recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  </em>**</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>16 May 2025</strong>. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered. Interviews to be held on week of <strong>26 May 2025</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><em>The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity</em></div> </div>