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Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral fellowships normally running from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with a salary of £41,700 per annum. Benefits include a research allowance and free lunch and dinner in College. Subject to availability, Research Fellows may apply to rent single accommodation in College.
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Oxford
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Nuffield College and the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford invite applications for up to three Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics.
The fellowships welcome research broadly construed across political science, political behaviour, comparative politics, political economy, electoral studies, political theory, international relations, and political history. Applications are particularly encouraged from researchers working in contemporary political theory, comparative government, and international relations.
Fellows will undertake advanced independent scholarly research, publish and disseminate findings, participate in conferences and workshops, contribute to the intellectual life of the College and Department, organise academic events, teach within the collegiate University, and assist with examining. Teaching is not expected to exceed 48 stint units per year.
Applicants should hold or be close to completing a relevant PhD or DPhil and must normally be within three years of their doctoral defence date at the time of application. Career breaks will be taken into account. Candidates should have independent research experience, high-quality papers, excellent communication and teaching skills, and a willingness to contribute to the academic community.
These are full-time, fixed-term positions based at Nuffield College and the Department of Politics and International Relations in Oxford, United Kingdom. The appointment is expected to begin on 1 September 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, and normally end on 31 August 2030. The salary is £41,700 per year, with a research allowance, free College meals, and potential access to single College accommodation.
Applications close on 3 December 2026. Applicants must submit a covering letter, CV, current research statement, proposed fellowship research statement, and a writing sample with an abstract, along with details for at least two academic referees.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral fellowships normally running from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with a salary of £41,700 per annum. Benefits include a research allowance and free lunch and dinner in College. Subject to availability, Research Fellows may apply to rent single accommodation in College.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field and must be within three years of the doctoral defence date at the time of application, with allowances for career breaks. Preference is given to candidates who have not previously held a similar research fellowship for more than one year. Candidates should demonstrate independent research experience, excellent-quality papers appropriate to their career level, strong oral and written communication skills, excellent teaching ability, and willingness to contribute to the intellectual life of Nuffield College and the Department. Applicants who have not completed their doctorate by application may need to submit their dissertation for examination by the end of May 2027 to take up the fellowship in September 2027.
How to apply
Apply online through the 'Apply' link on the Nuffield College vacancy page via Interfolio. Register or log in, complete the application and recruitment monitoring forms, and upload a covering letter, CV, current research description, proposed fellowship research description, and a writing sample with an abstract. Provide at least two academic referees' contact details. Technical queries should be sent to [email protected]; other queries can be sent to [email protected].
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