Each year the College proposes to elect up to four Fellows by Examination (elsewhere known as Junior Research Fellows). Each Fellowship is tenable for three years. The Fellow is a member of the Governing Body of the College for the first two years and is entitled to: free lunches and dinners in College; a research allowance; and partnered accommodation in College free of charge or, alternatively, a taxable housing allowance. Successful candidates who decide to live out of College may have use of shared office space in College. Fellows by Examination are expected to live in the Oxford area, and his/her research base must be in Oxford.
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You may contact us regarding Fellowships by Examination (Junior Research Fellowships) but please be aware that your query may not be answered immediately.
Each year the College elects a Visiting Fellow or Fellows for periods of one year or shorter during an academic year. In addition, a Robert S. Campbell Visiting Fellow may be elected for research in law, especially commercial or competition law.
A Visiting Fellowship is intended to offer an established scholar, either from abroad or from the United Kingdom, an opportunity to pursue his or her own study and research as a member of the College.
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FINANCE OFFICERS (Two Posts Available)
date posted: 20 september 2023, closing date: 6 October 2023 (FB23005)
A permanent position and a 12-month maternity cover for the positions of Finance Officer at Magdalen College have become available. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small Finance team responsible for maintaining the financial records of the College, with specific responsibility for the administration and smooth running of the purchase ledger and sales ledger and for associated data to support the management accounts.
Applicants should have experience of working in an Accounts office and a relevant qualification (preferably AAT). The successful candidate will have good Excel skills, be well-organised, committed to meeting deadlines and be an excellent communicator.
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6 October 2023.
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Visiting Fellowships
Date posted: 4 September 2023, Closing date: 8 December 2023 (AC23005)
The College proposes to elect a Visiting Fellow or Fellows for the academic year 2024–2025. The College may in addition elect one or more applicants to Robert S Campbell Visiting Fellowships. These Fellowships are open to those intending to undertake research in Law, with special emphasis on Commercial Law, Competition or Antitrust Law, Internal Competition or Antitrust Law, Constitutional Law and Contract Law. In certain circumstances an election in a related legal area may be made.
A Visiting Fellowship is intended to offer an established scholar, either from abroad or from elsewhere in the United Kingdom, an opportunity to pursue his or her own study and research as a member of the College.
Details of how to apply and further particulars can be found below. The closing date is Friday, 8 December 2023.
Applications are particularly encouraged from under-represented groups within their respective disciplines. Magdalen College is an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from the College web site, at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/equality.
Fellowship by Examination (JRF) Competition
date posted: 4 September 2023, closing date: 12 October 2023 (ac23004)
The College proposes to elect up to four Fellows by Examination (elsewhere known as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)) in 2024. The successful candidates will already have demonstrated outstanding promise in their research.
Each Fellowship is tenable for three years at a stipend currently starting at £26,131 per annum, subject to an annual cost of living award. In addition, partnered accommodation will be provided in College free of charge (tax liabilities will apply) or, alternatively, a taxable housing allowance currently set at £16,560 per annum. During the first two years of appointment, the Fellow is a member of the Governing Body of the College and for all three years of appointment is entitled to free lunches and dinners in College and a research allowance. Fellows by Examination are expected to live in the Oxford area, and their research base must be in Oxford. Fellows by Examination can benefit from flexible working conditions.
Applications are encouraged from candidates from all countries and all universities. Applications are particularly welcome from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Applications for this year’s competition will be considered in all academic subjects except the following: Applications for this year’s competition will be considered in all academic subjects except the following: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, History (including Medieval History 370AD – 1400AD, History, Early Modern 1400AD – 1800AD and History, Modern, post 1800AD), Linguistics & Philology, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Music.
Candidates should hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate; successful candidates who have not formally submitted their doctoral thesis at the time of application will be expected to do so before taking up the post. All successful candidates will already have demonstrated outstanding promise in their research.
Those who formally submitted their doctoral thesis for viva voce examination before 1 July 2022 are not eligible unless they have since had a career break (e.g. a period of parental leave, family commitments, or illness) or there are other exceptional circumstances. No applicant who has been appointed to a permanent academic post in an institution of higher education at any time in their career will be eligible.
The main duty of a Fellow by Examination (JRF) is to engage full-time in research and its dissemination. The successful candidate will be expected to propose, plan and manage a high quality programme of original research; publicise the outcomes of that research through presentation of papers and publications; and engage in the life and activities of the College. The Fellow may, with the leave of the Governing Body, engage in teaching and, if teaching, would normally be expected to give priority to the College’s own teaching needs.
Skills and experience required: research experience at doctoral level in an academic subject Candidates should be able to manage their own independent research and should have excellent communication skills.
Details of how to apply and further particulars can be found below. The closing date is 12 noon (UK time) on Thursday, 12 October 2023, and applications must be completed at or before that time. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Magdalen College is an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from the College web site, at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/equality
Chef de Partie (Fixed term contract – maternity cover)
date posted: 17 August 2023, Closing date: 29 September 2023 (CA23004)
Magdalen College is seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our established kitchen team. This post is available from 29th September 2023 to 30 November 2024.
Our team provide excellent quality food throughout the college, including daily meals for students, staff and fellows, but also large high profile events and private dining.
We are committed to healthy, seasonal and sustainable food and would particularly welcome applicants who share our passion.
The salary for this role is £28,080 – £35,000per annum, depending on experience, and the successful candidate will be working around 80 hours, over a two week rota, which includes straight and split shifts.
Full details of the post, its conditions and the application process are set out in the further particulars below, or by telephoning 01865 276033.
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 29th September 2023.
Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer