Fellowship by Examination (JRF) 2023-2024

The College proposes to elect up to four Fellows by Examination (elsewhere known as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)) in 2024. The successful candidates will already have demonstrated outstanding promise in their research.

Each Fellowship is tenable for three years at a stipend currently starting at £26,131 per annum, subject to an annual cost of living award. In addition, partnered accommodation will be provided in College free of charge (tax liabilities will apply) or, alternatively, a taxable housing allowance currently set at £16,560 per annum. During the first two years of appointment, the Fellow is a member of the Governing Body of the College and for all three years of appointment is entitled to free lunches and dinners in College and a research allowance. Fellows by Examination are expected to live in the Oxford area, and their research base must be in Oxford. Fellows by Examination can benefit from flexible working conditions. 

Applications are encouraged from candidates from all countries and all universities. Applications are particularly welcome from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.  Applications for this year's competition will be considered in all academic subjects except the following: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, History (including Medieval History 370AD - 1400AD, History, Early Modern 1400AD - 1800AD and History, Modern, post 1800AD), Linguistics & Philology, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Music.

The main duty of a Fellow by Examination (JRF) is to engage full-time in research and its dissemination.  The successful candidate will be expected to propose, plan and manage a high quality programme of original research; publicise the outcomes of that research through presentation of papers and publications; and engage in the life and activities of the College.  The Fellow may, with the leave of the Governing Body, engage in teaching and, if teaching, would normally be expected to give priority to the College’s own teaching needs

Skills and experience required: research experience at doctoral level in an academic subject. Candidates should be able to manage their own independent research and should have excellent communication skills 

The closing date is 12 noon (UK time) on Thursday, 12 October 2023, and applications must be completed  at or before that time. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Magdalen College is an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from the College web site, at www.magd.ox.ac.uk.

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