Merton College Early Career Researcher Fellowship 2027

The Merton College Early Career Researcher Fellowship 2027 is a three-year, fixed-term appointment for an emerging researcher in chemistry or biology. The fellow conducts an independent research programme within the University of Oxford and may undertake limited teaching, benefiting from an Oxford environment to advance an academic career. The position includes a salary and potential allowances, with start date 1 October 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary and potential allowances; time and institutional support to develop an independent research programme within the University of Oxford.

Applicants should have recently completed a doctorate or be close to completion, with the thesis submitted by 1 July 2027; applicants who had submitted before 1 October 2025 may face restrictions unless exceptions apply. Demonstrated research expertise appropriate to the career stage through doctoral work, publications, or forthcoming scholarly contributions is expected.

Submit required documents by email and complete the online application form following the official Further Particulars.