Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Global Security

Pembroke College wishes to appoint a Postdoctoral Junior Research Fellow in Global Security. The appointment will be from November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter for one year.

The post holder will contribute to the research project Contested Cross-border Spaces, Illicit Flows, and Order in the Contemporary World, funded by UK International Development via the Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy & Trends (XCEPT) programme, and hosted by the Global Security Programme at Pembroke College. Under the direction of Dr Annette Idler, the Postdoctoral Fellow will support the collection, analysis, and visualisation of mixed-methods data – including satellite imagery and open-source intelligence – and will collaborate in the preparation of research publications and interactive digital outputs. There will be opportunities to co-author publications with the PI and to present research at international conferences.

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a closely related discipline. They should have expertise in quantitative methods relevant to security studies, proficiency in R, and the ability to develop digital visualisations. Experience with satellite imagery or geospatial analysis is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, team-based research.

The salary for the role is £38,700-£41,700 per annum. Benefits include lunch in Hall when the kitchens are open, access to the Senior Common Room, and membership of the USS pension scheme.

Applications should be submitted by email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by 9am (UK BST) on Friday, 31 October 2025, and should include:

• A letter of application explaining why you wish to be considered for this position,
• A curriculum vitae setting out details of your higher education, research, and publications to date,
• The names, positions, and email addresses of two academic referees. References will only be requested if your application is shortlisted.

Pembroke College is a vibrant, welcoming community of scholars in the heart of Oxford. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The Further Particulars for this post are available from the college website by clicking the 'Apply' button above. We would also encourage all applicants to complete the equal opportunity monitoring form available on the college website.

Equal Opportunities

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.

Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application. If you feel that you have a disability which may affect your application, please let us know. Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you to attend an interview.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Pembroke College is dedicated to fostering an environmentally sustainable community. We are striving towards achieving net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain and believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility and integral to all roles within the College.

Data Protection

All data supplied by candidates will be used only for the purpose of determining their suitability for the post, following the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018.

Advert information