Museum Research Fellow in Palaeobiology

About the role

Oxford University Museum of Natural History is seeking a Museum Research Fellow to undertake independent collections-focused research in palaeobiology, in an area that is aligned with the research interests of the Museum and the palaeobiology community in Oxford (https://palaeobiology.web.ox.ac.uk ).

The Museum Research Fellow will undertake original research, enhance the collections through field collection and/or documentation and digitisation, disseminate the research findings through conference presentations and publication, contribute to the public engagement work of the Museum, and undertake some University teaching.

The post will be supported by a research allowance of £7,500 per annum, and it is hoped that a non-stipendiary association with a college will supplement this research fellowship.

The Research Fellow will be assigned a mentor to support and enhance career development during their fellowship.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. The post is fixed term for three years.

About You

The successful candidate will have an excellent research and publication record for their career stage, and an ambitious, independent, and viable research plan.

Applicants must have completed a PhD by the time the fellowship is due to commence.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. 

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV, a supporting statement, and a research project proposal as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs submitted on their own will not be considered. Further information about the research project proposal is provided in the ‘How to apply’ section of the job description.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Professor Paul Smith, the Director of the Museum, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected] ). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected] ).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 5 July 2024 can be considered.