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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – DICACO project

Research Grade 8

30 April (midday BST)

Location

Oxford

University of Oxford

Type

0.8 FTE, 2-Year Fixed Term

Salary

£49,119 - £51,983 (FTE)

Required Qualifications

PhD in Economics/Finance
Data acquisition & cleaning
Quantitative analysis
Academic writing
Supervise research assistants

Research Areas

Firm diversification
Ownership structures
Financial markets
Welfare effects
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – DICACO project

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – DICACO project
0.8 FTE (30 hours a week) 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Closing date for applications – Thursday the 30th of April at midday BST
Online interviews will be held 9am - 1pm BST on Friday the 8th of May

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Prof Martin Schmalz, the post holder will play a key role in delivering the ERC Consolidator Grant project Diversification: Causes, Consequences, and Welfare Effects (DICACO). The project seeks to advance understanding of diversification, ownership structures, and welfare effects in financial markets.

The post holder will contribute to the project’s research agenda by helping to identify collect, acquire, clean, and manage datasets on ownership of U.S. and European public and private firms, conducting sophisticated qualitative and quantitative analyses using diverse datasets, drafting research papers for leading academic journals, and preparing conference presentations.

The role will also include providing day-to-day support for the project’s research activities, including supervision and guidance of research assistants.

Working with Prof Schmalz and other leading researchers at the University of Oxford and partner institutions worldwide, the post holder will be part of the Finance, Accounting, Management Science and Economics (FAME) research group at Saïd Business School.

Please see the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and candidate selection criteria.

This post represents an excellent career opportunity as the successful applicant will work at a top institution with top scholars, publishing high-quality articles, thus representing an excellent stepping stone to tenure track roles.

Contact Person: Peter Coleman
Vacancy ID: 186001
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 8
Salary (£): £49,119 - £51,983 FTE
Contact Email: facultyrecruitment@sbs.ox.ac.uk

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Frequently Asked Questions

🔬What are the key responsibilities in the DICACO project?

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will identify, collect, clean, and manage datasets on ownership of U.S. and European firms, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, draft papers for top journals, prepare conference presentations, and supervise research assistants. Work closely with Prof Martin Schmalz in the FAME group at Saïd Business School. For postdoc tips, see our guide on thriving in research roles.

🎓What qualifications are required for this postdoctoral position?

A PhD in economics, finance, or related field is essential, with expertise in ownership data, econometric analysis, and academic publishing. Experience managing datasets and supervising RAs is preferred. This University of Oxford postdoc suits those advancing to tenure-track. Explore postdoc opportunities and research jobs.

📅How do I apply for the DICACO Postdoctoral Research Fellow role?

Applications close 30 April midday BST; online interviews on 8 May 9am-1pm BST. Email facultyrecruitment@sbs.ox.ac.uk (Vacancy ID: 186001). Review the full job description for selection criteria. Tailor your CV for academic jobs using our free academic CV template.

💰What is the salary and employment terms?

Salary: £49,119 - £51,983 FTE (Research Grade 8), pro-rated for 0.8 FTE (30 hours/week). 2-year fixed-term contract at University of Oxford. Excellent for career progression to tenure-track. Check professor salaries and university salaries for benchmarks.

🚀What career benefits does this Oxford postdoc offer?

Join top scholars in Saïd Business School's FAME group, publish in leading journals, and network globally on the ERC-funded DICACO project. Ideal stepping stone to tenure-track. Learn more about faculty positions and higher ed career advice.

🌍Does the role involve teaching or visa sponsorship?

No teaching load mentioned; focus on research activities. Visa sponsorship not specified—check with HR. Primarily for EU/UK eligible, but Oxford supports international talent. See higher ed jobs for global opportunities.
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