Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT)

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teachingcurrent and future leaders; generatingresearch with impact; and engagingwith governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

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
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will be an independent researcher with the willingness and ability to undertake research on policy responses to COVID-19 and related themes.

You will be expected to develop ideas for new avenues of investigation, contribute novel analysis of pandemic response, and oversee projects within the OxCGRT. You will also be expected to develop your own related research work as part of a burgeoning academic career in a related field.

About You

You should hold, or be nearing completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil in fields like political science, economics, or public health. You will demonstrate a track record of exceptional international publications and possess a knack for initiating innovative projects with sound judgement. Proficiency in quantitative data analysis tools (e.g., Stata, R, MATLAB, or Python) and applied research impacting public policy is essential.

Moreover, a genuine interest in COVID-19's impact, critical thinking on pandemic policies, excellent communication skills for remote teamwork, and a collaborative, adaptable nature are key attributes required in this role.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 22 January 2024.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 6 February 2024 and will be online.