VACANCIES
We currently have three vacancies
CSAE Predoctoral Fellow
Contract: Full time
Salary: Researcher grade 6: £35,681 - £41, 636 (with a discretionary range to £46, 476 annum)
Location: Oxford, UK
Deadline: 06 April, 12:00 noon BST
Apply: On the CORE HR University of Oxford website
The postholder will join Associate Professor Dennis Egger as an inaugural pre-doctoral fellow of a new research group for macro-experimental development at Oxford. The group will focus on combining experimentation at-scale with more structural approaches to economics to learn about the challenges and impacts of large-scale development interventions. Thematically, the research agenda will initially focus on the macroeconomic and general equilibrium impacts of cash transfers and social protection more broadly, particularly in East Africa (Malawi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia). The group will work with partner organisations, including local governments and the NGO GiveDirectly.
The post-holder would be embedded in a larger research group, learn from peers, doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows, and have access to the broader community of the Centre for the Study of African Economies [CSAE], an internationally renowned development economics research centre at the University of Oxford, with researchers based in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government [BSG], and the Oxford Department for International Development [ODID] e several largescale randomized controlled trials and large-scale data collections – on the direct and general equilibrium impacts of cash transfers and social protection policies, including in the context of refugees – in the field or in preparation, in Malawi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined according to personal merit and the application of criteria related to the duties and conditions of the post. In all cases, the primary consideration will be the ability to perform the job. As stated in the University’s Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, our commitment to equality and diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to academic freedom and free speech.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. Applicants will be asked to upload a CV, a supporting statement demonstrating how they meet the selection criteria, and the names of two referees.
Closing date: 12:00 noon, 06 April 2026. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled for early April 2026.
Casual Research Associate
Contract: 12 weeks from 15 April 2026, 10 - 20 hours per week
Salary: Grade 6.1 (£18.80 per hour), plus hourly holiday pay (12.07% of hours worked)
Location: The role can be carried out remotely with optional visits to the Blavatnik School of Government. You must be based and have the right to work in the UK.
Deadline: 07 April, 12:00 noon BST
Apply: Email you application to recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk with the subject "Application for Casual RA for Dr Kate Orkin".
The Blavatnik School of Government and Centre for the Study of African Economies are seeking to engage two casual Research Associates to work on/support Dr Kate Orkin’s research work on cash transfers and civic engagement in Kenya and Malawi.
The role
The casual Research Associates will provide assistance with/will have responsibility for:
Reporting to Dr Orkin and assisting with substantive research tasks, including data collection, analysis and literature reviews.
Conducting desk research using data from two randomized controlled trials of cash transfer programs (one in Kenya, the other in Malawi).
Liaising with partners and stakeholders as part of project convenings.
This casual engagement will be for 12 weeks. We are looking for the successful candidate to start on 15 April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
We estimate between 10 and 20 hours work per week. Hours may vary from week to week depending on project requirements.
Payment will be at the rate of Grade 6.1 (£18.80 per hour), plus hourly holiday pay (12.07% of hours worked).
The role can be carried out remotely with optional visits to the Blavatnik School of Government. You must be based and have the right to work in the UK. Please contact recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk should you have any queries.
Selection criteria
You will be judged against your ability to demonstrate the following:
Essential criteria:
- Hold a first degree in a relevant field.
- Ability to conduct postgraduate-level research in Economics, Political Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Experience conducting data analysis with statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, R, Python) and reproducible workflows.
- Ability to distil technical concepts into academic and/or policy writing.
- Familiarity with research topics in development economics.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience with survey-based data collection tools (e.g. SurveyCTO, ODK) and survey development.
- Experience collaborating on large-scale data collection projects
- Interest in political and civics-related outcomes and/or cash transfer programs in development economics.
- Familairity with Stata and R.
- Strong communication skills.
How to apply
In you are interested in this opportunity, please email your application to recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk with the subject “Application for Casual RA for Dr Kate Orkin”.
Please include:
- your CV (no more than 2 pages);
- a brief cover letter/email addressing the selection criteria. Also include any constraints around availability (e.g. term dates, thesis deadlines, future commitments, etc.);
- an example of your written work in development economics or a related topic.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 7 April 2026. Interviews are likely to be held remotely (via Ms Teams) later that week or in week commencing 13 April.
EPN Programme Manager
Contract: Full time, fixed term for 2 years
Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £45,212 p.a., depending on experience
Location: Oxford, UK
Deadline: 10 April, 12:00 noon BST
Apply: Apply online via the HR CORE system - EPN role
The CSAE and Blavatnik School of Government are looking to recruit a Programme Manager to support the effective delivery of the Economic Policy Network (EPN)’s work.
Reporting to the EPN Managing Director and the CSAE Executive Director, your work will involve managing progress in multiple workstreams simultaneously. Day-to-day work will include budget management, supplier contract negotiations, external communications, the maintenance of EPN’s online presence, and shepherding EPN’s various outputs through the production process.
You will be involved with projects at every stage, developing and retaining an overview of the programme’s guiding principles. You will also assume responsibility for a small portfolio of CSAE projects held at the School.
About you
You will need to demonstrate substantial experience in project or programme management in a research or policy environment, and in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with multiple funding sources. You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong financial literacy and proficiency in grant management. Knowledge of research funding and philanthropic funding landscapes, and passion for international development and for improving lives around the world through effective public policy are also essential.
Application process
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 10 April 2026.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 20 April 2026.
GENERAL VACANCIES
The CSAE advertise a variety of opportunities throughout the year for potential applicants for Associate Professorships and Research Fellowships at the Department of Economics, Blavatnik School of Government, and Oxford Department of International Development, and also for our CSAE Visiting Fellowship positions. All vacancies will be featured on our website and advertised via the CSAE BlueSky account, CSAE LinkedIn account, and to our mailing lists.
