Senior Research and Policy Officer (Economic Policy Network)
Contract: Full-time (part-time will be considered), fixed-term for two years
Salary: Grade 7: £39,424-£45,212 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Oxford, UK
Deadline: 17 August 2026, 12 noon BST
Apply: Apply via the Oxfore CoreHR links.
About the role
Joining the Economic Policy Network (EPN) at the CSAE at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, you will help shape evidence-based economic reform in low- and middle-income countries. Working closely with leading academics and senior policy advisers, you'll undertake country diagnostics, develop policy recommendations, and engage directly with governments on issues including economic growth, macroeconomic policy and the political economy of reform. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact policy work while helping build a growing international research and advisory network.
About you
You are an intellectually curious economist or policy professional with strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a passion for translating evidence into practical policy advice. You have experience working on development challenges, ideally in Africa, including direct engagement with policymakers or governments, and can communicate complex economic and political economy analysis clearly to a range of audiences. Comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating across international teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders, you combine rigorous research with sound judgement, initiative and a commitment to delivering real-world impact.
Application process
Please follow the COREHR link and 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 Monday 17 August 2026
Interviews will take place during week commencing 14 September 2026 and will be online
