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.

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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