Pembroke College is interested in appointing a Junior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Global Security. The appointment will be from November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter for one year.

The postholder will contribute to the research project Cross-Border Spaces, Illicit Flows and Order in the Contemporary World, funded by the UK International Development through Cross-border Conflict, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) programme, and hosted by the Global Security Program at Pembroke College. Under the supervision of Dr. Annette Feller, the postdoctoral fellow will support the collection, analysis, and visualization of mixed impact data—including satellite imagery and open source intelligence—and will collaborate on the preparation of research publications and interactive digital deliverables. There will be opportunities to co-publish with the PI and present research at international conferences.

Applicants must hold a PhD/DPHIL in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a closely related discipline. They should have experience with quantitative methods relevant to security studies, proficiency in R, and the ability to develop digital visualizations. Experience with satellite imagery or geospatial analysis is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, team-based research.

Salary for the role is £38,700-41,700 per annum. Benefits include lunch in the hall when the kitchens are open, access to the upper common room, and membership of the USS Pension Scheme.

Applications must be submitted via email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by 9 a.m. (UK BST) on Friday, October 31, 2025It should include:

• An application letter explaining why you would like to be considered for this position,
• A CV setting out details of your higher education, research and publications to date,
• Names, positions and email addresses of two academic referees. References will not be requested unless your application is selected.

Pembroke College is a vibrant and welcoming community of scholars in the heart of Oxford. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Additional details for this post are available from the college website by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above. We will also encourage all applicants to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form available on the College website.

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