Fixed Term Turpin Junior Research Fellowship in Humanities

Oriel College seeks applications for the Turpin Junior Research Fellowship in Humanities for a fixed term of three years, from 1 of October 2025 to 30 September 2028. It is anticipated that applicants will be at an early stage of their academic career, taking into consideration career breaks for maternity leave and family leave etc.

The Fellow will pursue post-doctoral level study in one of the following areas of Humanities:  Ancient History, Classics, English, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Theology. The Fellow may be asked to play a part in the undergraduate admissions process (weeks 9 or 10 of the Michaelmas Term). Admissions training will be provided.

The stipend will be £25,001 per annum. Contributory membership of USS (the Universities Superannuation Scheme) is also offered. The Fellow will receive a housing allowance of £10,336 per annum or accommodation in College, subject to availability. The post-holder will also have access to an entertainment allowance and a research allocation of £1,975 per annum. The Fellow will be entitled to free lunch and dinner in the Senior Common Room in term time.

The Fellow may be invited to do a limited amount of teaching for the College, in which case payment will be made at the hourly standard tuition rates as set by the Senior Tutors’ Committee.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application via email attachment to the Appointment Committee via the email address: academic.recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk by no later than 12.00pm, Friday 3 January 2025.

Each application should include:

• a piece of published or unpublished work of no more than 8,000 words; a proposed outline of research
• a CV
• a covering letter
• names and contact details of three referees able to comment on their research
• and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional).

Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees send their references, again via email attachment to: academic.recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk by no later than 12.00pm, Friday 3 January 2025.

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm, Friday 3 January 2025 and interviews are expected to take place on the week commencing 3 March 2025.

The College exists to promote excellence in education and research and is actively committed to the principle of equality of opportunity for all suitably qualified candidates.

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