St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship 2027

The St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship is a fixed-term Career Development Research Fellowship for early career researchers who have recently completed or are close to completion of a doctorate. Up to six full-time fellowships are tenable for four years from 1 October 2027 and are hosted by St John’s College, Oxford. The College advertises posts across specified subjects including Economics; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Anthropology of Forced Migration; Philosophy; Human Sciences; and Biomedical Sciences. Appointees receive a salary, pension membership and integration into Oxford’s research and collegiate environment.

Four-year full-time research appointment; annual salary of £42,254; Oxford University Weighting Payment of £1,730 per year; membership in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS); access to Oxford research environment; collegiate membership and collaboration opportunities.

Early-career researchers who have recently completed a doctorate or are close to completing a doctorate (must have submitted their thesis no later than three months before the fellowship start date). Candidates must indicate the subject area for which they are applying.

Submit an electronic application via the College's application portal and follow the Further Particulars linked on the College vacancy page; required documents include online application form, CV, research proposal/supporting documents, publications where applicable, and references.