Vacancies

Merton College, University of Oxford

Peter J. Braam Early Career Research Fellowship in Global Wellbeing 2024

Biological and Medical Sciences

Salary £37,099 p.a. plus allowances.

Merton College proposes to appoint a three-year, fixed-term early career researcher to the Peter J. Braam Early Career Research Fellowship in Global Wellbeing starting from October 2024 to January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is available to a researcher at the early career stage and is intended to provide opportunity for the successful applicant to establish a research profile and to help prepare the postholder for an academic career. 

The Peter J. Braam Early Career Researcher is expected to undertake a high-quality programme of original research in collaboration with other researchers, in a department within the University of Oxford. The College will consider applications from those working in the biological and medical sciences who have an interest in infectious disease, biodiversity and food security, as long as a genuine case is made as to how the proposed research contributes specifically to the advancement of Global Wellbeing.

Candidates should hold a recently completed doctorate or be close to completion of a doctorate and will have submitted their thesis no later than 3 months before the start date.  Those who formally submitted their doctoral thesis for viva voce examination before 1 October 2022 are not eligible, unless they have had a career break or if there are other exceptional circumstances. Those whose doctorate interrupted their professional training, should have completed their professional training since 1 October 2022.

Candidates must also have research expertise in their chosen field commensurate with the candidate’s career as demonstrated by a recently completed (or close to being completed) doctoral thesis and published or forthcoming original research articles in refereed journals (as relevant to the candidate’s field), or evidence of such future achievement. Evidence of active participation in the successful dissemination of research findings and a coherent plan of research for the duration of the appointment, and which is expected to make a valuable contribution to the candidate’s field, are also required.

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars which also contain details of eligibility criteria, how to apply and allowances associated with the Fellowships. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1^st May 2024.  Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 3^rd June 2024. Your Applicant Information Form should be uploaded via this separate online form. 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, candidates with a disability, and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at the University of Oxford. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.

Contract type: Full-Time, permanent

Salary:  starting at £27,278 per annum rising to £27,550 per annum after probationary period, plus a night allowance of £1,500 per annum, paid monthly

Shift pattern: Nightshift – 18:30 hours to 06:30 hours, 3 days on and 3 days off, average 42 hours/week, inclusive of some weekends and bank holidays

The Lodge is very much the gateway to the College and on a daily basis our team of Porters welcome and assist a significant number of Fellows, students, staff and visitors from all over the world. The role is a very busy and public facing one in which the Porters are required to provide the highest possible standards of service at all times.

We would like to hear from applicants who enjoy working with and assisting a wide range of people, and who enjoy variety and responsibility. You will be naturally personable and able to demonstrate experience of working in a public facing role that has involved providing great customer service.       

Benefits include:

Working hours are 42 per week on a ‘3 days on and 3 days off’ 6-week cycle. The equivalent of 7.6 weeks holiday, meal allowance, uniform, OSPS pension scheme, private health cover, use of the College fitness facilities and onsite parking. 

For further information about the role please see the Further Particulars.

To apply, please complete the Application form where you can upload a covering letter and CV.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the Head Porter, Huw James.

Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.  Early application is encouraged.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.