Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics

Independent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent invites applications for a post holder to undertake high-quality, independent research in the broad field of business taxation and to manage their own grant-funded research activities, working under the Centre Director and alongside senior colleagues to contribute original research, policy outputs and the Centre’s wider intellectual life.

The role requires advanced specialist expertise, independent judgement and responsibility for coordinating research activities, resources and

Qualifications

• Advanced specialist expertise in business taxation.
• Ability to lead independent research and manage grant-funded projects.
• Strong judgement and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-quality, independent research in business taxation.
• Manage own grant-funded research activities and timelines.
• Contribute to policy outputs, collaborative projects and Centre life.

Job description

The post holder will undertake high-quality, independent research in the broad field of business taxation and will manage their own grant-funded research activities. Working under the direction of the Centre Director and alongside senior colleagues, they will contribute original research, policy-related outputs, collaborative projects and the wider intellectual life of the Centre.

The role requires advanced specialist expertise, independent judgement and responsibility for coordinating research activities, resources and timelines. The post holder will also contribute to research funding, teaching, knowledge exchange and the development of the Centre’s external profile.

The position offers ample time for independent research and is therefore ideally suited for recent PhD graduates who plan to go on the academic job market in 2-3 years and wish to prepare by building a strong portfolio of papers. There is a clear preference for candidates who are not going on the junior academic job market in 2026/27.

Closing date for applications is midday GMT on the 18th of November with online interviews to be held on the 23rd and 24th of November.

£50,067 to £59,396. RESEARCH GRADE 8