Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Science

Applications are welcomed for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Science (Voter ID Project) to join the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading department recognised internationally for its rigorous and valuable research.

The project start date is 1 October 2023, and the contract is fixed-term until 31 August 2026. The role is full-time.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with Professor Petra Schleiter (Principal Investigator) to conduct research for an ESRC funded research project on the introduction of voter ID in the UK. The appointee will be part of a research team including co-Is Professor Margit Tavits and Professor Jonathan Homola.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in political science, or a related discipline. You will have an excellent understanding of electoral politics in the UK, expertise in quantitative methods including survey data analysis, and experience of working in R. You will have a proactive approach, and a problem-solving, positive and flexible attitude. You will also have the inter-personal and communication skills that enable you to develop successful working relationships with all members of the project team and stakeholders in the policy sphere.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Petra Schleiter, Joint Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations (petra.schleiter@politics.ox.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and cover letter and details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 19 July 2023 can be considered. Please quote reference 166457 on all correspondence.

Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 24 July 2023 or 31 July 2023.