Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Israel Studies

LOCATION:  The Middle East Studies (MES) Programme at Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), 12 Bevington Road, OX2 6LH

About the Role:

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) invites applications from candidates with relevant qualifications and experience for a 3-year fixed-term externally funded postdoctoral research position, commencing on 1^st October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School is seeking a candidate possessing expert knowledge of the relevant field of research and pertinent skills to manage academic research projects and associated activities, who will be able to play a leading role in developing Israel Studies at the University of Oxford. 

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to launch their post-doctoral career. They will have a vibrant and dynamic research agenda, pursuing new and original independent research projects, and presenting their research in Oxford and other academic venues. They will be responsible for co-leading and developing the field of Israel Studies in Oxford: contributing towards teaching and supervision in their area of expertise; organising research seminars and conferences. 

They will be pursuing in independent programme of advanced study and research in Israel Studies, prepare research publications and publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and presses, contributing towards teaching in their area of expertise. Further duties will include organising research seminars and conferences and supervising master’s dissertations for students studying on the MPhil programmes in Global and Area Studies (GAS). The successful post holders will also be asked to contribute towards Global and Areas Studies and Modern Middle East teaching by offering an option course on Main Themes in Israeli Society and Politics at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.   

About You:

The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant doctorate by the time of the start of employment, and no earlier than three years before 1st January 2026. Applicants from all academic fields will be considered. They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, including writing for publication, presenting research papers at academic seminars and conferences and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed international journals and presses. Further essential criteria for the role include a commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are particularly welcome from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in their application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that the quantity of your experience may be reduced as a result.

How to Apply:

Applications are to be submitted via the above ‘Apply’ button above.

You will be asked to upload a CV, a supporting statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post as well as a short statement of your proposed research project.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on 13^th March 2026.

Interviews are to be held remotely on 21^st April 2026

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