Associate Professorship in Evidence Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation

1 month ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

Location     

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

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Associate Professor in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation. The appointment will be made in association with a non-tutorial fellowship at Green Templeton College, further details of which can be found in the further particulars. The post will start on 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Applications are invited from candidates with an outstanding programme of empirical research in social or psychosocial intervention or policy evaluation research, with a focus on testing the effectiveness of interventions and policies to tackle social or psychosocial problems. Expertise in non-randomised methods (e.g. natural experimental or quasi-experimental designs) for policy evaluation would also be an advantage. However, we also encourage excellent applicants offering other approaches relevant to our research and teaching programme. 

The successful candidate will have completed a doctorate in Social or Behavioural Sciences or Public Health, or other closely related discipline. They will have an outstanding programme of research and a track record of securing research grants, along with the ability to teach, supervise and assess high-achieving graduate students from diverse backgrounds. Experience and knowledge of social policy and intervention evaluation methods, such as conducting randomised trials, quasi-experimental evaluations, or systematic reviews and meta-analysis are essential, along with an understanding of the issues involved in using research evidence to inform and influence policy and practice. 

The appointee will be expected to engage in independent research, as well as contributing to teaching, supervision and examining at graduate level in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation. The post holder will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating multi-disciplinary research community within the department as well as actively participating in the life of the college. 

Further information can be obtained from Professor Jane Barlow, Head of Department (jane.barlow@spi.ox.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. 

You will also be asked to upload a CV, including a full list of publications, a supporting statement (2-4 pages) and a research statement (2 pages maximum). The supporting statement should explain how you meet the each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in education or employment. The research statement should summarise the past, current and future direction of your research, highlighting how your research has evolved and your key achievements. 

You are also required to provide details of three referees whom you have asked to submit confidential reference letters.  

Only online applications made by 12 noon UK time on 15 April 2024 will be considered. Interviews are likely to take place in May. 

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. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

£52,815 to £70,918 p.a.



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