Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY.
The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.6FTE)Research and Innovation Associate to work on an ESRC-funded project with Dr Sara Ratner (PI).
The post will be available from 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful candidate will work with PI to undertake research for the ESRC-funded project, Publicly Funded Pupil Data as a Strategic Asset, in collaboration with the UK Department for Education, Ofqual, and Oak National Academy.
Candidates should have:
- A relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience
- Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline
- Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities
- Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations
- Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings
A research focus on AI or learning analytics, expertise in research methodologies and analytical strategies common in education, and an interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration would be desirable.
The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education.
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