Research and Innovation Associate

Applications are invited for a Research and Innovation Associate in African History for the interdisciplinary collaborative project Unhousing Restitution. Unhousing Restitution. African audiovisual heritage between displacement and return (UNREST). This postdoctoral position will be based at Oxford’s Department of International Development (ODID), and is one of two UNREST research and innovation associateships (RIAs) based respectively at Oxford and KCL.

We seek a person with expertise in Africa’s history of decolonization and/or African audio visual and cultural research and methods. We welcome applications from all career stages, provided they have a doctorate. We particularly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

This position is offered full time for a period of 21 Months.

The successful candidate will hold PhD/Dphil in African history, visual anthropology, film studies or related disciplines. They will also have an excellent academic publication record that is commensurate with stage of career. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday, 27 April 2026 can be considered.

Location: Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Salary: £39,424-£47,779

Contact: HR Team, recruitment@qeh.ox.ac.uk

Vacancy ID: 185242

Closing Date & Time: 27-Apr-2026 12:00