Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Literature Review), CIC

University of Oxford

  • Oxford
  • £34,982-40,855 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TBThe Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Quantitative Researcher (Systematic Literature Review), CIC.Reporting to Professor Masooda Bano, the post-holder will be a member of a research group working under a European Research Council Advanced Grant titled Choosing Islamic Conservatism. The project is using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to study intergenerational transmission of Islamic knowledge among Muslim communities in the West. The post-holder will be part of the team undertaking quantitative data analysis. The role requires the ability to gather and analyse data using multiple tools: geomapping of neighbourhoods, using census or electoral data, and data scrapping through websites and open-access social-media sources, etc. In particular, the post holder will be responsible for undertaking systematic literature review of quantitative studies on Muslims in Europe. Prior experience of undertaking systematic literature review is thus a core requirement. The project focuses on five countries: UK, Germany, France, Austria, and Bosnia.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage own academic research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by the Principal Investigator
  • Design and implement systematic literature review of all quantitative studies on Muslims in Europe (the project has provision to build a team of RAs to assist in the process)
  • Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, journal articles and book chapters
This post is offered for one year, either full-time or part-time at 50% FTEThe successful candidate will hold a Master's or PhD degree in a Social Science or Science discipline demonstrating strong quantitative data analysis skills. Current PhD students studying part-time are also very welcome to apply. They will have evidence of the ability to know how to access government data sources, including census or electoral data. Prior experience of designing and undertaking systematic literature review is essential to this role.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 15th September 2025 can be considered.Contact Person: HR TeamClosing Date & Time: 15-Sep-2025 12:00Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6Contact Email:£34,982 to £40,855 pro-rata for part-time

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