Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics
Overview
The University of Oxford, specifically within the Said Business School, offers a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Economics. The post holder undertakes high-quality, independent research focusing on the broad field of business taxation and manages their own grant-funded research activities. Working under the direction of the Centre Director and alongside senior colleagues, the successful candidate contributes original research, policy-related outputs, collaborative projects, and participates in the wider intellectual life of the Centre. This role provides ample time for independent research, making it ideally suited for recent PhD graduates who plan to enter the academic job market in two to three years to build a strong portfolio of papers. There is a clear preference for candidates who are not going on the junior academic job market in 2026 and 2027.
What you get
The position provides a salary ranging from £50,067 to £59,396 per annum under Research Grade 8. The employment contract is full-time and fixed-term, based on site in the United Kingdom.
Requirements
The role requires advanced specialist expertise, independent judgement, and responsibility for coordinating research activities, resources, and timelines. The post holder also contributes to research funding, teaching, knowledge exchange, and the development of the Centre’s external profile.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is midday GMT on the 18th of November 2026. Online interviews take place on the 23rd and 24th of November 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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