About the role

The Ministry of Social Policy and Intervention would like to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project related to economic and social inequality in high-income countries. The postdoctoral researcher will work directly with Professor Zachary Parolin. The desired candidate must lead independent research, and ultimately be able to pursue independent grant funding, in one of three areas:

(1) Use of LLMs and integration of AI into inequality research,

(2) Study policy strategies to reduce inequality in high-income countries, and/or

(3) Study social mobility and its relationship to economic inequality. The Postholder will work with the Inet Oxford program on Economics, Inequality and Opportunity.

About you

You have completed your PhD in the field of social sciences (or related field of data science), have interest and research in the field of economics and experience in data management and analysis. You have demonstrated experience working with quantitative data and related software (Stata, R, Python, or similar).

This is a full-time position for 12 months, and must finish no later than February 2027.

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds the Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunity, representation and success for all.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunities, and being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognize how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to fulfill our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and one statement of support, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the basic criteria for publication using clear examples. Please click here For information and advice on writing an effective statement of support.

More information, including how to apply, is available by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.

Only online applications received by 12:00 noon on 10-24-2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 10-11-2025.