Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Oxford, Norham Manor, Oxford
Postdoctoral Researcher
£39424-£47779
University of Oxford, Norham Manor, Oxford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
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Location ref: Norham Manor, Oxford
Full Job Description
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.