Departmental Lecturer

The Oxford Internet Institute, a department within the Social Sciences Division of the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint two Departmental Lecturers with expertise in quantitative social science methods or mixed social science methods.

The two posts are full-time and fixed-term: one for two years and the other for one year, both expected to start in October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications for the two posts will be considered by a single recruitment panel. Applicants are welcome to apply for either or both posts. Please clearly indicate in your application whether you are applying for one or both posts, and state your preference between the two if applicable.

Both posts will be based in Oxford with the opportunity for some remote working within the UK.

The successful candidate for either position will be expected to engage in advanced study and academic research, to teach and supervise graduate students, and contribute to the teaching, research, and academic administration of the department. They will be responsible for teaching and supervision in the graduate programmes of the Oxford Internet Institute, with a particular focus on quantitative social science methods or mixed social science methods.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate:

• That they hold or expect to hold a completed doctorate in a relevant field by the closing date of this vacancy.
• A research record in a topic relating to the societal implications of digital technologies.
• A professional standing appropriate to the stage of their career.
• The ability to deliver excellent teaching and supervision.
• A willingness to undertake administration responsibilities on behalf of the Department

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in survey or experimental methods, applied statistics, or computational social science.

The position is open to candidates from relevant social science disciplines including political science, sociology, economics and public policy. However, applicants from other disciplines undertaking relevant research will also be welcomed.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Victoria Nash, Director the OII (victoria.nash@oii.ox.ac.uk). Further details are also found in the Job Description provided.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon 4 September can be considered.

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