The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is inviting applications for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Science (Voter ID Project). Applications close on 26 Jun 2026 12:00 BST. This full-time fixed-term role supports an ESRC-funded project that examines the effects of voter ID in the UK.
The fellow will work with Prof Petra Schleiter and the wider research team. In addition, the role focuses on survey experiments, survey instrument design, data collection monitoring, data-quality checks, and quantitative research methods development.
Application Deadline: 26 Jun 2026 12:00 BST
Eligible Countries: Not specified – please see official page
Program Duration: Fixed term for 12 months from 1 September 2026; full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Program Location: Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, Manor Road Building, Oxford, United Kingdom
Funding/Benefits: £39,424 – £43,984 per annum
Award Provider: Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford
About this Program
This postdoctoral fellowship is part of an ESRC-funded research project on voter ID in the UK. The selected fellow will contribute to the project’s research design and implementation.
Key tasks include designing a survey experiment, coding and testing survey instruments, monitoring data collection with the survey firm, and carrying out data-quality checks. The fellow will also adapt existing methods and develop new quantitative approaches suited to the data.
The role requires close collaboration with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and other research team members. At the same time, the fellow is expected to manage their research activities and workload with initiative and sound judgement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold or be close to completion of a doctorate in political science or a related field
- Must have experience of survey experiments, survey design and survey data analysis
- Must have expertise in advanced quantitative methods and research design
- Must have experience of working in R
What Fellows Receive: £39,424 – £43,984 per annum, plus Oxford staff benefits including 38 days of annual leave inclusive of public holidays, additional leave after long service, family leave, hybrid and flexible working, a contributory pension scheme, commuting support, and access to social, cultural, and sports clubs.
Program Components Research on the effects of voter ID in the UK; survey experiment design; coding and testing survey instruments; monitoring data collection; data-quality checks; and development of quantitative research methods.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare a recent CV and a supporting statement. Then submit their application through the University of Oxford application portal using the application link provided on the official listing.
Before applying, review the role details and requirements carefully on the official page. 👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
