Postdoctoral Researcher

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Politics and International Relations, to join the project “Varieties of Climate Vulnerability: Assessing Socio-Economic and Political Risks in the Anthropocene”, headed by Professor Federica Genovese (the Principal Investigator).

The successful applicant will provide research assistance to the Principal Investigator, engage in both collaborative and independent research, prepare research findings for publication and dissemination and engage in the wide scientific community.

You will also support the Principal Investigator in the day-to-day running of the project and have responsibility for specific tasks, such as the preparation of fieldwork, the analysis of data, the delivery of impact or knowledge exchange activities, and the maintenance of the project’s website and social media presence.

You will hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil, together evidence of a developing research agenda, engagement in high-quality research activity and a developing research profile as well as experience or the ability to generate income to support research and/or knowledge exchange appropriate to career stage and discipline norms.  In addition, you will have experience of contributing to small research programmes or defined areas of larger projects, and of developing research objectives and proposal.

The position is a full time fixed-term position for 2 years, ideally starting from 1^st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Prof Federica Genovese Federica.genovese@politics.ox.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 26 February 2025 can be considered. Please quote reference 177877 in all correspondence.

Interviews are likely to be held in Mid-March.

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