Assistant Director and Postdoctoral Researcher (3 year Fixed-Term Position)

The position of Assistant Director and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Calleva Research Centre at Magdalen College, is available with effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This role presents an exciting career development opportunity within a growing, multidisciplinary centre for research excellence.

The post comprises an administrative and strategic responsibility with respect to the management of the Calleva Research Centre (0.2 FTE) and a responsibility to engage in independent academic research (0.8 FTE). In their administrative responsibility, the Assistant Director and Postdoctoral Researcher is responsible to the Director and Management Committee of the Calleva Centre.

This is a three-year fixed-term position that is not subject to renewal. This post is intended to be taken up by an early-career researcher who has recently completed their doctoral studies and is keen to develop both their research agenda and their skills in managing academic programmes.

The salary for the post will be on the scale £37,174 – £51,039 per annum (equivalent to Grade 7 of the Magdalen College Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus £1,500 per annum (Oxford Location Allowance).

The appointment includes five free meals (lunch or dinner) in College each week that the kitchen is open; and a generous annual research allowance to cover the reimbursement of expenses.

Details of how to apply and further particulars are available from http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/job-vacancies/

The closing date is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 20 October 2025, 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/equality

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