Postdoctoral Researcher

About the role

The Department of Politics & International Relations (DPIR) is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher to work closely with the lead researcher, consultants, and research assistants on the project titled “Character-based Leadership Development Among University Students in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).” The primary focus of this role is to contribute to research on character-based leadership development in LMIC universities, including collecting and analysing data, writing, and disseminating findings. The post holder will play a key role in managing specific research tasks and providing guidance to project consultants and research assistants.

As Postdoctoral Researcher, you will independently manage research activities, including coordinating data collection efforts and other project tasks, as well as design and implement data collection strategies, including surveys and interviews and also analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate statistical and analytical tools.

In addition, you will be a source of guidance and support to project consultants and research assistants.

About you

The successful candidate will be holding or be close to completing a relevant PhD/DPhil in humanities or social sciences and have familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data gathering, statistical analysis, and data visualisation. You will also have strong written and oral communication skills and experience contributing to academic publications and presenting research findings.

This is a fixed-term and part-time position (0.3 FTE) available for 7 months.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to anjali.sarker@politics.ox.ac.uk.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 9 September 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference 174865 on all correspondence.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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