Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Oxford Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Oxford Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies
This fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for an early-career scholar to consolidate and launch their postdoctoral career within one of the world’s leading centres for African Studies. Working under the supervision of Professor Rita Abrahamsen (Chair of African Studies), the successful candidate will develop and pursue an ambitious and original programme of research within the broad thematic of “Africa and the World”, or Africa in the contemporary global order.
Benefits of University of Oxford Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
University of Oxford Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies Requirements
- The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant doctorate by the time of the start of employment, and no earlier than three years before 1st January 2026.
- Applicants from all academic fields will be considered. They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, including writing for publication, presenting research papers at academic seminars and conferences and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed international journals and presses.
- Further essential criteria for the role include a commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students.
They welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in:
- Delivering teaching and thesis supervision
- Independently leading a research programme and
- Working collaboratively with researchers.
They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are particularly welcome from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
Application Date and Process
- Applications are to be submitted via Oxford University’s website: please click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. You will be asked to upload a CV, a supporting statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post as well as a short statement of your proposed research project. For further details of your application, including the job description and selection criteria, please refer to the attached job description below. We request that candidates do not submit any published work at this stage.
- For initial queries about the post, visas and application process please contact the HR Office at [email protected] . Any queries about the post that are non-administrative should be addressed to Professor Rita Abrahamsen at [email protected]
Application Deadline
20 April, 2026
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