location: Suite 1 Littlegate House, 16-17 St Ebbe’s Street

The UEHiro Oxford and Oxford Martin Institute calls for research colleague’s requests to work as part of the Oxford Martin program on Decarcyution, and the research will be based at the UEHiro Oxford, and will become a fellow at Oxford Martin School, and will work under the supervision of Professor Tom Douglas, participating in this program. This position for two years will be suitable for individuals who obtain a doctorate in moral philosophy, criminal justice ethics, public health ethics, legal theory or human rights law, or who expect to complete such a doctorate by January 1, 2026.

O’Hhero Oxford Institute

Its headquarters is located in Littlegate House, the UEHiro Oxford Institute was established in 2024 through a generous benefit from the UEHiro Foundation on ethics and education. The UEHiro Oxford Institute aims to enhance welfare and global harmony by enhancing pioneering research around the world about the most important ethical questions, and the assistance led by research in making ethical decisions outside the institute. For more information, please visit www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk.

Oxford Martin School

Oxford Martin School hosts a community of more than 200 researchers, from Oxford and beyond, to face the most urgent challenges and opportunities in the twenty -first century. The school was established with the belief that this century, specifically the next few decades, is a decisive turning point for humanity. The tremendous speed of change means that we now have the ability to destroy the possibilities for future generations. On an equal, we have the ability to improve the welfare of people all over the planet.

It is this combination of urgency and optimism that distinguishes all of our work at Oxford Martin School. For more information, please visit www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk.

What we offer

The work at the University of Oxford offers several benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (comprehensive for public holidays)
• One of the most generous family leave plans in higher education in the United Kingdom, as it offers up to 26 weeks of full maternity leave and adoption leaves, in addition to 12 weeks of vacation/fully partner lease
• Commitment to hybrid and flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Excellent retirement scheme
• Mobilization options at reasonable and sustainable prices, including the course loan scheme,
• Reduced buses and seasonal ticket loans
• Access to a vibrant society through our social, cultural and sports clubs

About you 

• Get a doctorate/DVHil, or completed one by January 1, 2026
• You have a great interest in this specific field of research
• We are able to analyze the arguments and philosophical literature and/or legal
• We are able to manage your academic research and associated activities
• It has excellent communication skills, including the ability to write articles that can be published, provide data at conferences, and represent the research group in meetings
• You have the ability to learn new skills quickly and work independently and in favor to solve problems
• We are able to contribute to ideas for new research projects and generate research income

The application process  

To apply, please download:

• Cover message/support statement (maximum 3 pages)
• Your CV

The references will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process and the candidates may be required to provide the maximum. 8000 words of sample writing in a short notice.

The date of the closure of requests is 12 noon on Friday, October 17, 2025. The interviews are expected to be held during the week that starts on November 3, 2025.