Suite 1 Littlegate House 16-17 St Ebbe’s Street Oxford, OX1 1PT The Uehiro Oxford Institute invites application for 2 Research Fellows, to work as part of a research project ‘Predictive Technologies, Ethics, and the Future of Insurance’, based in the Uehiro Oxford Institute. This role would be suitable for individuals who have or are working towards completing a PhD/DPhil by the closing date for these posts. About us Based in Littlegate House, the Uehiro Oxford Institute was established in 2024 through a generous benefaction from the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, the Uehiro Oxford Institute aims to advance well-being and global harmony by fostering world-leading research on the most important ethical questions, and by research-led assistance in ethical decision-making outside the Institute. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing.
2. One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About You
7. Hold a PhD/DPhil or be close to completion by the advertised closing date for these posts
8. A keen interest in this specific area of research
9. Ability to analyse data and philosophical literature
10. Be able to manage own research and administrative activities
11. Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.
12. Possess the ability to quickly learn new skills and to work independently and proactively to problem solve
Application Process
13. A covering letter/supporting statement
14. Your CV
References will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process.