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Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Sociology (two posts) at Nuffield College, University of Oxford Nuffield College, University of Oxford in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Oxford

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Keywords

Sociology
Criminology
Demography
Public Policy
Medical Statistics
Social Policy
Statistics

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About this position

Nuffield College, University of Oxford is advertising two Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Sociology (broadly construed). The fellowship covers sociology, demography, criminology, social and medical statistics, public policy, and social policy, and is based at Nuffield College in Oxford, United Kingdom.

The posts are full-time, fixed-term fellowships with a salary of £41,700 per annum. The expected start date is 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the normal end date is 31 August 2030.

Eligibility: applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field. Candidates must be within three years of the defence date of their doctorate at the time of application, with allowances for career breaks. The College seeks candidates with independent research experience, strong publication records, peer-reviewed journal publications appropriate to career stage, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

How to apply: submit an online application via Interfolio, including a covering letter, CV with publications/working papers, one-page current research summary, one-page proposed research plan, and two writing samples with abstracts. You will also need to provide details of at least two academic referees. Deadline: 21 September 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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