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Associate Professorship of Economics

(Tutorial Fellowship at Hertford College)

Salary: Competitive

The Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford.

Full-time role to start in September 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Economics and Hertford College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Economics to commence employment in September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidates will be members of the Department of Economics and will undertake independent research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and student supervision. The roles will also include administrative and pastoral responsibilities within both the Department and the College.

We welcome applications from candidates conducting research in any field of Economics.

Appointments at Associate Professor level may be made both to candidates at the beginning of their academic careers, including those applying directly from a PhD, and to more established researchers.

Applicants should demonstrate a high standard of research achievement and potential, commensurate with their career stage, together with the ability to inspire and engage students through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The appointments are for five years in the first instance, with the expectation of reappointment until retirement following a successful review.

The Department and Colleges offer an outstanding research and teaching environment together with an attractive financial package.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application by 13 November 2026 (midnight UTC) via EconJobMarket: EJM - Econ Job Market.

We currently have four open positions:

1. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Mansfield College: EJM - Econ Job Market
2. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Trinity College: EJM - Econ Job Market
3. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at The Queen's College: EJM - Econ Job Market
4. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Hertford: EJM - Econ Job Market

Applications will be considered for all four positions.

Regardless of which advertisement you apply through, your application will automatically be considered for all four posts. No separate application is required, and candidates will be assessed for all available positions unless they indicate otherwise.

Initial online interviews with the hiring committee will take place during the European Job Market on 14-17 December 2026.

Based on the online interviews, shortlisted candidates will be invited to Oxford and asked to:

• Deliver a one-hour research presentation.
• Attend an interview with members of the Department of Economics and the relevant College.
• Deliver a teaching presentation to undergraduate students and respond to questions from the student audience.

Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the positions are filled.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those currently under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff will be unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Employment with the University, and progression within employment, will be determined solely by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the duties and requirements of the post. In all cases, the primary consideration will be the ability to perform the role. As set out in the University's Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, our commitment to equality and diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

Further Information

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Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Hertford College

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk

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 summer 2027 (with some flexibility on start date), for 3 years

The Department of Economics is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

The successful candidate will join the ERC-funded research project GENTALENT: Gender Specialisation in the Future of Work, led by Professor Barbara Petrongolo at the University of Oxford.

The project investigates how workplace organisation, family dynamics, and social norms shape gender specialization, and how these patterns affect careers, parental mental health, and child development. The research will also explore the dynamics of gender specialization in a historical perspective. The postholder will play a central role in developing and implementing the project's research agenda, working closely with the Principal Investigator and other collaborators. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop independent research ideas, co-author papers intended for leading international journals and contribute to the supervision of junior researchers.

Professor Barbara Petrongolo is a member of the Applied Microeconomics Group within the Department of Economics (https://www.economics.ox.ac.uk/research-group/applied-microeconomics) and the postholder will join that group.

The Department provides a vibrant environment for postdoctoral researchers and excellent training and development opportunities: over 20 researchers currently hold postdoctoral positions within the Department. Many previous fellows have moved on to permanent faculty positions at leading universities in Europe and North America.

The closing date for applications is midnight (UTC) on 27 November 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held online shortly after the application closing date.

Applications must be submitted online via EconJobMarket (EJM): EJM - Econ Job Market

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.

Associate Professorship of Economics

(Tutorial Fellowship at The Queen's College)

Salary: Competitive

The Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford.

Full-time role to start in September 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Economics and The Queen's College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Economics, to commence employment in September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

This is a joint appointment: the successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Economics as well as a Praelector (Tutorial Fellow) in Economics at The Queen's College. The role will involve undertaking independent research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision. It will also encompass administrative and pastoral duties for the Department and College.

We welcome applications from candidates conducting research in any field of Economics.

Appointments at Associate Professor level may be made both to candidates at the beginning of their academic careers, including those applying directly from a PhD, and to more established researchers.

Applicants should demonstrate a high standard of research achievement and potential, commensurate with their career stage, together with the ability to inspire and engage students through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The appointments are for five years in the first instance, with the expectation of reappointment until retirement following a successful review.

The Department and Colleges offer an outstanding research and teaching environment together with an attractive financial package.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application by 13 November 2026 (midnight UTC) via EconJobMarket: EJM - Econ Job Market

We currently have three open positions:

1. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Mansfield College: EJM - Econ Job Market
2. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Trinity College: EJM - Econ Job Market
3. Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at The Queen's College

Applications will be considered for all three positions.

Regardless of which advertisement you apply through, your application will automatically be considered for all three posts. No separate application is required, and candidates will be assessed for all available positions unless they indicate otherwise.

Initial online interviews with the hiring committee will take place during the European Job Market on 14-17 December 2026.

Based on the online interviews, shortlisted candidates will be invited to Oxford and asked to:

• Deliver a one-hour research presentation.
• Attend an interview with members of the Department of Economics and the relevant College.
• Deliver a teaching presentation to undergraduate students and respond to questions from the student audience.

Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the positions are filled.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those currently under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff will be unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Employment with the University, and progression within employment, will be determined solely by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the duties and requirements of the post. In all cases, the primary consideration will be the ability to perform the role. As set out in the University's Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, our commitment to equality and diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

Further Information

View the further particulars here:

Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at The Queen's College

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk

On Oct. 22, the recruiter corrected the position type in the ad settings to Associate Professor

Associate Professorships in Economics (Two Posts)

The Department of Economics, together with Mansfield College and Trinity College, is recruiting for two Associate Professorships in Economics, to commence in September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

These are two distinct posts:

• Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Mansfield College
• Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Trinity College

The successful candidates will be members of the Department of Economics and will undertake independent research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and student supervision. The roles will also include administrative and pastoral responsibilities within both the Department and the respective College.

We welcome applications from candidates conducting research in any field of Economics.

Appointments at Associate Professor level may be made both to candidates at the beginning of their academic careers, including those applying directly from a PhD, and to more established researchers.

Applicants should demonstrate a high standard of research achievement and potential, commensurate with their career stage, together with the ability to inspire and engage students through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The appointments are for five years in the first instance, with the expectation of reappointment until retirement following a successful review.

The Department and Colleges offer an outstanding research and teaching environment together with an attractive financial package.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application by 13 November 2026 (midnight UTC) via EconJobMarket: EJM - Econ Job Market

A single application will be considered for both posts. Please address your cover letter to both colleges. Your application will be considered for any Associate Professor Tutorial Fellow position available in this academic year.

Initial online interviews with the hiring committee will take place during the European Job Market on 14-17 December 2026.

Based on the online interviews, shortlisted candidates will be invited to Oxford and asked to:

• Deliver a one-hour research presentation.
• Attend an interview with members of the Department of Economics and the relevant College.
• Deliver a teaching presentation to undergraduate students and respond to questions from the student audience.

Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the positions are filled.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those currently under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff will be unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Employment with the University, and progression within employment, will be determined solely by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the duties and requirements of the post. In all cases, the primary consideration will be the ability to perform the role. As set out in the University's Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, our commitment to equality and diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

Further Information

View the further particulars here:

• Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Mansfield College
• Associate Professor of Economics and Tutorial Fellow in Economics at Trinity College

Contact: personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk