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Ox Ref 176185 (EJM 11180)

CSAE Postdoctoral Researcher

Grade 7 RS: £38, 674 – 46, 913 p.a.

The Centre for the Study of African Economies [CSAE] is an internationally renowned development economics research centre at the University of Oxford, with researchers based in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government [BSG], and the Oxford Department for International Development [ODID]. We conduct research on economic challenges largely on Africa and increasingly also in South Asia.

The postholder will have an exciting opportunity to engage with the large community of researchers working in developing countries at the CSAE, the broader Oxford academic community, and with other researchers at universities and international organisations working on similar areas, while also developing their own research portfolio. Oxford provides a vibrant environment for researchers in the social sciences. Many previous Oxford postdoctoral fellows have moved on to permanent faculty positions at leading universities in the US and Europe, or in leading public policy organisations.

This is an open post-doc suitable for a candidate with a recent PhD to conduct research in development economics for three years at CSAE, based at the Economics Department in Oxford. The research should be related to the African continent, or on economic themes with direct relevance to it.

The duties of the role are as follows:

Develop further an existing or new portfolio of independent research, preferably with Oxford-based researchers, consistent with the aims and objectives of the CSAE;

Contribute to the development economics research community, including contributing to the organisation and attendance of seminars, and workshops, contribute through mentoring and/or supervision of students, and other activities consistent with further developing the vibrant development economics community at Oxford. There are teaching opportunities but they are not a requirement beyond contributing to some supervision of students in master’s degrees.

Contribute, in ways commensurate with other members of the Centre for the Study of African Economies, to its activities, such as its preparations for the annual conference and its capacity building activities focused on sub-Saharan Africa’s research community.

Candidates are encouraged to send their applications by the 15th of January 2025. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for late January 2025 - early February 2025.

Please submit a full online application via the following link: EJM - Econ Job Market

View the further particulars here: Job Details

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk

176371: EJM - Econ Job Market

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The postholder will join Associate Professor Dennis Egger as an inaugural post-doctoral fellow of a new research group for macro-experimental development at Oxford. The group will focus on combining experimentation at-scale with more structural approaches to economics to learn about the challenges and impacts of large-scale development interventions. Thematically, the research agenda will initially focus on the macroeconomic and general equilibrium impacts of cash transfers and social protection more broadly, particularly in East Africa (Malawi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia).

The group will work with partner organisations, including local governments and the NGO GiveDirectly.

This is a postdoctoral position attached to a new research group for macro-experimental development at Oxford, combining large-scale RCTs with structural economic modelling. The postholder will work within a team of fellows, including at least two post-doctoral fellows, a research manager, several doctoral students, and pre-doctoral fellows. It is also embedded in the broader CSAE network, with ample opportunity for collaboration.

It is suitable for a candidate with a recently completed PhD in economics to conduct research in development economics for three years at CSAE, based at the Economics Department in Oxford. The successful candidate will ideally have experience with fieldwork, a strong technical background in data analysis and economic modelling (e.g. spatial equilibrium models, macro models). Their research should be related to the African continent, or on economic themes with direct relevance to it. Applicants originally from sub-Saharan Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

The duties of the role are as follows:

1) To engage in research of a quality commensurate with publication in leading international economics journals, and to present their research at international conferences and research workshops.

2) To carry out collaborative projects with other members in the group, and with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups

3) To play a full role in the intellectual life of the development economics research community, including contributing to the organisation and attendance of seminars, and workshops, contribute through mentoring and/or supervision of students and pre-docs, and other activities consistent with further developing the vibrant development economics community at Oxford.

3) To support the set-up of a new macro-experimental development group at Oxford, including through the development of research strategies and plans, fundraising, and mentorship of group members.

4) To contribute, in ways commensurate with other members of the Centre for the Study of African Economies, to its activities, such as its preparations for the annual conference and its capacity building activities focused on sub-Sahara Africa’s research community.

5) The postholder may have the opportunity to teach (remunerated, flexible, and not required). This may include lecturing, small-group teaching, and tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students.

6) To independently manage their academic and associated administrative duties, to coordinate their workload, meet deadlines. The role involves project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines, co-operating in the administration of the research projects.

7) To support the organisation, management and supervision of research assistants.

Candidates are encouraged to send their applications by the 15th of January 2025. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for late January 2025 - early February 2025.

Please submit a full online application via the following link: EJM - Econ Job Market.

View the further particulars here: Job Details

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk

Senior Research Officer, What Works Hub for Global Education (Post-Doctoral Researcher)

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Grade 7: £ 38,674- £ 46,913 per annum

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days’ annual leave

• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services

• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

• Opportunities for remote working.

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.

About the Role

The postholder will have an exciting opportunity to engage with the large community of researchers at the What Works Hub for Global Education, the CSAE, the broader Oxford academic community, and with other researchers at universities and international organisations working on similar areas, while also developing their own research portfolio. Oxford provides a vibrant environment for researchers in the social sciences. Many previous Oxford postdoctoral fellows have moved on to permanent faculty positions at leading universities in the US and Europe, or in leading public policy organisations.

The postholder will contribute to the WWHGE work in Pillar 3, research in implementation science in education. In addition to conducting independent research, the postholder will be expected as much as is feasible to work on research projects with or relevant for our strategic partners, working closely with Stefan Dercon and Noam Angrist.

The postholder will be expected tocontribute to the broader development community, including as curated by CSAE, such as by attending seminars and workshops, some mentoring of students, and other activities consistent with further developing the vibrant research community on education and development at Oxford.

The postholder will author and co-author academic articles, working papers, reports, policy briefs, and other outputs, summarizing and reporting on results of the research synthesis and evidence translation. Coordinating, managing, facilitating, and contributing to existing research projects within WWHGE and strategic partners, guided by Stefan Dercon and/or Noam Angrist. They will identify and implement novel independent and joint research, preferably with Oxford-based researchers, that is consistent with the focus of the project, including working with strategic partners.

About You

You will either already hold or be close to completing a PhD degree in economics, education, public policy and/or development studies you will have a strong focus on research on education with a strong quantative focus. You will have proven experience in the form of papers and projects of research in themes broadly linked to the post.

Along with your experience of conducting research on developing economies, with strong preference for experience in research on Africa and South Asia, you will have the ability to carry our independent quantative research, with solid theoretical foundations, including strong writing skills and excellent skills in statistics/econometrics. Strong IT skills specific to the discipline, including the use of Stata/R and LateX.

You will have the ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of building and contributing to a research community. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially those necessary for working in policy circles and to communicate effectively to relevant academic and non-academic audiences using a range of media.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

Please submit a full online application via the following link: Job Details

The closing date for applications is 12 Noon on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

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176227: Associate Professor of Development Economics

(Non-Tutorial Fellowship at Kellogg College)

Salary: Competitive

The Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford.

Full-time role to start in September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

There is a post-doctoral position in the department available for the period September 2025 to August 2026, if the successful candidate for the Associate Professor position is interested. Further details are available upon request.

The post is associated with a Non-tutorial Fellowship at Kellogg College.

Duties will include undertaking independent research and securing funding to support the Department’s research activities, together with teaching and supervision responsibilities for the Department of Economics and the College. Appointments to Associate Professorships can include those at the start of their careers, directly from PhD, as well as more established researchers.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of research potential and achievement depending on experience, and the ability to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate levels through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision. Applicants should be interested in promoting a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace.

We welcome candidates undertaking research in Development Economics.

The appointment is for 5 years in the first instance, with reappointment until retirement upon completion of a successful review. The University of Oxford uses the grade of Associate Professor for most of its academic appointments.

The Department and College offer an exciting research and teaching environment and an attractive financial package to the successful applicant.

Please submit your application by 29 November 2024 (midnight UTC) via Econjobmarket:

https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11116

Initial online interviews with the hiring committee will take place during the European Job Market, 16-19 December 2024.

Applications received beyond the deadline will be considered and accepted until the position is filled.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

View the further particulars here: Job Details

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk