"Postdoctoral Researcher"

About the role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct collaborative and independent research on economic inequality, income and wealth concentration, statistics and economic history. Reporting to Prof. Facundo Alvaredo, you will have a specific focus on estimating, analysing, and interpreting historical series of top income shares, top wealth shares and inheritance statistics in developing and developed countries. This is a fixed term role which will end by the end of February 2027.

About you

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in Economics or a related discipline, together with relevant experience. You will have experience of contributing to publications and presentations and a familiarity with the past and recent literature in the field of inequality, in particular income and wealth concentration. Excellent communications skills are essential, along with the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. You will also have experience in working with large micro databases and grouped data.

Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project, working in economic archives and publishing in peer-reviewed journals would also be an advantage.

The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities and applications are welcomed from part-time workers seeking a job share position - please state preferred hours and working pattern in your application.

You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work however there is opportunity for remote working.

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all.

How to apply

As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Please click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement. Please DO NOT attach any other documents to your application as these will not be considered.

Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 2nd March 2026 will be considered.

Location: Department of Social Policy and Intervention, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2ER

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Salary: £39,424 - £47,779

Contact: HR Team, hrteam@spi.ox.ac.uk