Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: Department of Education, University of Oxford. 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a full-time (1.0FTE) Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Strategic Innovation-funded project with Dr Sara Ratner (PI), Professor Victoria Murphy and Assoc Professor Sandra Mathers for 22 months.

The post will be available from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will work with PI to undertake research and support the establishment of the Oxford University Repository: Families, AI and Media (OUR FAM). This project builds on the work of the highly successful Learning in Families through Technology Project (LiFT) and AI in Education Oxford University (AIEOU) to develop an ecosystem approach to digital technologies in the early years and broader educational contexts.

Candidates should:

• Hold a relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience
• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the research project
• Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities
• Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations
• Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings

A research focus on AI, expertise in co-design, participatory research methodologies, and experience working with young research participants and their families would be desirable.

Information about the post, including details of how to apply, is available in the Further Particulars. Applications must be made online. Applicants will be asked to provide details of two referees and to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria, using examples of their skills and experience.

Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 28 October 2026 will be considered.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education.

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