Research Officer for DPRU/DPP Surveys

This role is open to internal applicants only 

Professor Carolyn Hoyle is looking to hire a Research Officer to carry out research for three research projects: an online public opinion survey in Taiwan, a face-to-face public opinion survey in Botswana and engagement and dissemination on a study of death row prisoners in Nigeria.

The postholder will manage their own research and associated activities, coordinating workstreams to deliver defined projects; contribute to research development and funding proposals; collaborate in the preparation of research publications for academic and non-academic audiences and represent the research group at meetings and seminars either with other group members or alone.

Candidates will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience; possess sufficient specialist knowledge on the death penalty and its application and administration in Asia and Africa; have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. Experience of independently managing research projects is desirable.

The role is full time and fixed term from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2027.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made via the University internal job board.  Vacancy reference number 189646. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 10 November and interviews will be held shortly afterwards.