Senior Research Fellow (Statecraft and Military Sciences)

Salary: Grade 8, £54,900 per annum
Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years, with potential for a further 3 years 
Start date: 4 January 2027 or earlier if possible 
Reports to: SST-CCW Centre Director

Pembroke College, Oxford, invites applications for the role of Senior Research Fellow to work with the Strategy, Statecraft, & Technology: Changing Character of War Centre (SST:CCW), a research centre within the college. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented researcher to contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship within an internationally recognised research centre.

The post-holder will conduct high-level research in the fields of Statecraft and Military Sciences, contribute to SST:CCW’s research outputs, support visiting fellows, and engage with academic and practitioner communities worldwide. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in a related field and strong research skills, with experience in engaging both academic and practitioner audiences.

For further details of the role please see the Job Description below. 

How to Apply
Applications should be sent to elizabeth.robson@pmb.ox.ac.uk by 9am on 12 August 2026 and include:

  • A cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria;
  • A 2,000-word statement outlining current and future research, including what work you envisage doing in the Centre;
  • A detailed CV;
  • The details of two references who will be contacted after the interview stage.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7 September 2026 and shortlisted candidates will be required to present a summary of their research.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Rob Johnson, SST-CCW Director at: robert.johnson@pmb.ox.ac.uk

Further Particulars

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