Postdoctoral Researcher- Nuffield Humanitarian Forum

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Postdoctoral Researcher- Nuffield Humanitarian Forum

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Offer DescriptionNuffield College intends to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher to support the research programme and work of the Nuffield Humanitarian Forum (the Forum). Directed by Professor Andrew Thompson and Professor Sir Mike Aaronson, the Forum arises out of the 2018-2023 Nuffield College research project (“International NGOs and The Long Humanitarian Century”). As well as being of importance in its own right, the study of International NGOs (INGOs) has been a useful lens through which to view the wider global system for relief and development, and human rights; the Forum takes this approach one step further and will be exploring various themes, from a historical and contemporary perspective, such as geopolitical uncertainty; contested legitimacy; the future of institutional leadership; funding regimes and shifting sources of donors; the interplay between the UN system and other actors; political economy, including the role of the private sector in international development; and state behaviours and NGO relationships with states.The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct and publish independent and original research (as author or co-author) in areas of relevance to the Forum’s overarching programme of research and play a leading role in the organisation of workshops and other events associated with the Forum. They will contribute to the design, background research and drafting of reports, opinion-pieces and commissioned papers for the Forum; they will also assist with applications for external research funding and with targeted surveys of NGO sector leadership. The postholder will be expected to present the results of their research at the Forum and other events, as well as at relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences; they will also build effective working relationships with relevant individuals and institutions and identify additional areas of research interest, fitting with the Forum’s over-arching research agenda.Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline such as history, political science, international relations, international development or other relevant social sciences subject. They should possess research experience and expertise that fit with the Forum’s research agenda, and demonstrate a strong interest in the translation of research into public policy. The successful candidate will be able and willing to engage with the logistics of organizing Forum events; they will have demonstrable archival research skills, experience of conducting independent fieldwork and the ability to conduct high quality academic research as evidenced by a good record of scholarly writing and publications. They should also be able to translate complex research results for non-academic readers and have an aptitude for cross-disciplinary and collaborative working, including with non-academic partners. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential as are excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with the archives of non-state actors and NGOs, experience of gathering oral history records, of authoring successful funding bids, and of successful collaborative working with NGOs would be an advantage.The post is full time, 35 hours per week, however, applications to hold the post on a part-time basis would also be considered. This is a fixed-term contract for three years. Candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate at the time of application should note that it may be necessary for them to have submitted their doctoral dissertation for examination before they can take up the post. There will be an initial probationary period of six months. The salary will be £40,528 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours). Benefits include free meals whilst on duty, a season-ticket loan scheme, and contributory pension scheme.Further particulars, including information on how to apply, are available here:How to applyTo apply online for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply’ link below. This will take you to the Interfolio Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register for an account (if you have not done so previously) and log in before completing an online application.For the online application you will be asked to complete an application form and a recruitment monitoring form, and to upload the following documents:

• A cover letter detailing your motivation for applying for this post, and outlining how you meet the selection criteria.
• A Curriculum Vitae including a full list of publications/working papers (please indicate your contribution if papers are co-authored).
• Two paper- or chapter-length examples of your academic written work, ideally to include your own original data analysis.

You will also be asked to ensure that three full academic references are received via the Interfolio platform by the application closing date. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide their referees’ names and email addresses which will generate email reference requests from Interfolio to the referees, who will be invited to upload their confidential references directly to the Interfolio platform.If you have any technical difficulties submitting your online application, please contact Interfolio at . For other queries, please contact the HR Department at .If, for your convenience, you wish to submit a hard-copy application, please contact the Nuffield College HR Department at . Interfolio is a US-based service which processes data on servers based outside the EEA. The Interfolio privacy policy can be viewed here: . Information submitted via hard-copy is not processed through Interfolio.The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 28th March 2025.Nuffield College values diversity in its Fellowship and particularly welcomes applications from women, from disabled people, and from black and minority ethnic people, who are currently underrepresented in senior academic posts at the University of Oxford.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD – NUFFIELD COLLEGE Country United Kingdom City Oxford GeofieldContact CityOxfordSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

£40528 per year

Location

Nuffield, Oxfordshire

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:30:39 GMT

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