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187525 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford

Salary: Research Grade 7, £39,424–£47,779 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed-term from 1 January 2027 (with some flexibility on the start date) for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding.

The Department of Economics is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in theoretical econometrics and/or mathematical statistics to join the ERC Consolidator Grant project High-Dimensional Hypothesis Testing (HIDI), led by Professor Anders Bredahl Kock. The project develops new theoretical and methodological advances in high-dimensional hypothesis testing and related areas of statistical inference. Current research topics include robust estimation and testing under heavy-tailed distributions and adversarial contamination, as well as high-dimensional Gaussian and bootstrap approximations for robust procedures.

The closing date for applications is midnight (UTC) on 30 September 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place online in early October 2026.

Applications must be submitted online via EconJobMarket (EJM): EJM

View the further particulars here: JD

The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. Selection for appointment will be based solely on merit, assessed against the criteria for the role and the ability to undertake its duties. The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside its commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech, as set out in its Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.

Ox Ref: 187761, EJM: - Nuffield Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Grade: 07 RS, from £ 49, 119 to £ 53,483 per annum

The Department of Economics, in partnership with Nuffield College, is offering full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for candidates who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a doctorate in a relevant field.

Fellowships are full-time and tenable for a fixed term of three years from September 2027. Shorter appointments will be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The fellowships offer early career researchers the opportunity to develop their research portfolio within one of the world’s leading Economics departments and so strengthen their future position in the academic job market. These positions are designed for suitably qualified candidates with a clear preference for not going on the junior academic job market in 2026/27. We welcome applications from candidates conducting research in any field of Economics. Subject to availability, Research Fellows may apply to rent single accommodation in Nuffield College, and benefits include free lunch and dinner in College.

The postholders will perform the following duties to the satisfaction of the Head of Department:

(i) to engage in research of a quality commensurate with publication in leading international economics journals;

(ii) to develop and manage their own independent research agenda;

(iii) to present their research at international conferences and research workshops;

(iv) to play a full role in the intellectual life of the Department including working collaboratively with academic colleagues in areas of shared research interest, and taking part in department seminars and workshops;

(v) To provide up to 60 units of teaching per annum, which is equivalent to 20 hours of lectures or 15 hours of TA-format class teaching within the areas covered by the Department of Economics, as requested by the Head of Department;

(vi) to co-operate in the administration of teaching and research;

(vii) to examine as required by the appropriate committee.

The postholders will be expected to undertake further duties for Nuffield College including:

(i) to participate in the intellectual life of the College by attending, and where appropriate by organising, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other academic events.

(ii) to act as a mentor for graduate students, where appropriate, and to represent the College’s body of postdoctoral research fellows on one of the College’s committees, and to take on College officerships, where appropriate.

Candidates will have recently completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant subject. They will have publications in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with their career level. They will have the ability to present research findings effectively, to innovate and work effectively with colleagues and to play a part in developing the Department’s and the College’s research programme, as well as being able to teach high-achieving graduate students. Additionally, they will possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to contribute more generally to the intellectual life of the Department and the College. As part of your application, you will be required to provide details of three referees, who will then be able to upload letters of recommendation. Please alert your referees to prepare to submit their references before the closing date (23 September 2026) to avoid delaying the shortlisting process.

Recruitment timeline:

Application deadline: 23 September 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday, 29 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed following the submission deadline, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.

In-person campus visits: Tuesday 13 October and Wednesday 14 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Oxford to deliver a research presentation, meet individually with faculty members, and participate in an interview with the selection committee. If a visa is required to attend a campus visit in the UK, candidates are encouraged to consider the necessary arrangements well in advance.

Offer decisions: Shortly after the in-person visit, successful candidates will be notified of the outcome.

Offer acceptance deadline:
Candidates should confirm their decision within 10 days after receiving an offer.

View the further particulars here: JD.