Application Deadline: 14th February 2020
The Changing Character of War Centre (CCW) wishes to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of Transatlantic Defence. CCW conducts interdisciplinary research on armed conflict from historical, legal, philosophical, sociological, economic, anthropological and political perspectives. The Centre is based at Pembroke College, and the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, with a range of global partners.
The fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality, and are tenable for two years from 20 April 2020. The post-holder will be responsible for research on US relations with Northern Europe in the field of Defence Studies. They will also pursue their own research in one of the core disciplines of the Centre.
Applicants should have a doctorate in the relevant field of research. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
Strong research skills and the potential to contribute research and published outputs in the specified field of the highest standards, commensurate with their career stage;
Experience in high quality journal publication
Knowledge and understanding of the Centre’s research agenda, particularly in this field, and a demonstrable ability to develop, plan and implement the Centre’s strategic aims in consultation with the Director;
Experience of engaging both academic and practitioner audiences in research activities and advanced research methods;
Experience of managing projects and developing individuals, especially experienced or senior professionals, government, and senior armed forces personnel.
The Research Fellow will be expected to engage in high level research in the field of transatlantic defence and disseminate this knowledge with academic and practitioner audiences. In addition, they will provide advice to the Centre’s Visiting Research Fellows in this field. They will contribute to the overall activities of CCW, for instance, by engaging in research conversations, seminars, conferences and collaborations. They will be expected to be actively involved in sharing and communicating their research. The Research Fellow will be based at Pembroke College, where they will work under the supervision of Dr Robert Johnson, Director of CCW.
Applications should be submitted by email to elizabeth.robson@pmb.ox.ac.uk by noon on Friday 14th February 2020 and should include:
1. A letter of application indicating briefly how your training, education, and work plans/history meet the selection criteria outlined in the further particulars;
2. A separate statement of no more than 2000 words setting out current and future research, and in particular, what work you envisage doing in this Centre,
3. A detailed curriculum vitae/resume;
4. You are asked to arrange for two referees to email in support of your application by the closing date.
Please see the Further Particulars for full information. The University Terms and Conditions shown elsewhere on this site do not apply.
The salary for the role is £32,000 per annum. Benefits include a shared office and all lunches and dinners when the college kitchens are open.
The College is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
