Researcher

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to join a research project based in the Department of Education, University of Oxford. The project aims to explore whether higher education serves to politicise today’s students, through a longitudinal, mixed methods study. The project is being conducted in collaboration with colleagues at Durham University and the University of Manchester, and is funded by a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council.

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our research team. Your main responsibilities will include: reviewing existing evidence and literature; organising and running online qualitative interviews and in-person focus groups; managing and analysing qualitative data; collaborating in the preparation of publications and dissemination materials; presenting papers at conferences and meetings; and carrying out various administrative tasks associated with the project. There may also be an opportunity to be involved in analysing the quantitative data collected as part of the project.

You will hold a relevant PhD qualification (or be close to completion), with sufficient relevant research expertise, experiences, and specialist knowledge in the field and about the project topic. You will also have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, to be able to work independently and as part of the team, representing the team, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

This position is full-time on a fixed-term basis until 31 October 2028 (and to start as soon as possible).

If you have questions regarding the post, please contact the Principal Investigator, Professor Rachel Brooks (rachel.brooks@education.ox.ac.uk). 

Please see the job description for further details of the role via the 'Apply' button above. You will be required to send a CV and supporting statement as part of your application. We encourage you to organise the supporting statement by subheadings, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post. Please also provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.  

Only applications received by midday (UK time) on Monday, 9th June 2025 will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held (online) on Monday, 14th July 2025.

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