Postdoctoral Researcher

1000scholars; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education at the University of Oxford invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Strategic Innovation-funded project for 22 months. A PhD/DPhil and relevant research experience are required, with a track record of publications and ability to generate new research ideas.

The role supports the OUR FAM repository and involves co-design, participatory methods, and work with young participants.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD/DPhil with relevant research experience.
• Ability to manage own academic research and related activities.
• Experience contributing to publications and presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication for publication, proposals and meetings.
• Desirable: AI focus, co-design, participatory methodologies, and work with young participants.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and contribute to the Oxford University Repository: OUR FAM project.
• Support establishment and governance of research outputs and publications.
• Manage own research project activities and timelines.
• Present findings at meetings and contribute to research income generation ideas.

Skills

PhD/DPhil

Research experience

Publications

Communication skills

Research proposal development

AI in education

Education

PhD/DPhil

Job description

Location: Department of Education, University of Oxford. 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY

The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a full-time (1.0FTE) Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a Strategic Innovation-funded project with Dr Sara Ratner (PI), Professor Victoria Murphy and Assoc Professor Sandra Mathers for 22 months.

The post will be available from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will work with PI to undertake research and support the establishment of the Oxford University Repository: Families, AI and Media (OUR FAM). This project builds on the work of the highly successful Learning in Families through Technology Project (LiFT) and AI in Education Oxford University (AIEOU) to develop an ecosystem approach to digital technologies in the early years and broader educational contexts.

Candidates should:

• Hold a relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience


• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the research project


• Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities


• Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations


• Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation


• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings

A research focus on AI, expertise in co-design, participatory research methodologies, and experience working with young research participants and their families would be desirable.

Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 28 October 2026 will be considered.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum