Merton College, University of Oxford · Merton College in Oxford, United Kingdom
Merton College at the University of Oxford is inviting applications for its Early Career Researcher Fellowships 2027 in Sciences. The fellowship provides an opportunity for emerging researchers in Chemistry or Biology to develop an independent research programme, strengthen their academic profile and gain experience within the academic community of the University of Oxford.
The fellowship is intended for researchers who have recently completed a doctorate or are approaching the completion of their doctoral studies. The successful candidate will undertake original research, disseminate research findings and participate in the academic life of Merton College. Limited teaching may also form part of the role.
One fellowship will be offered as a three year fixed term appointment beginning on 1 October 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is based at Merton College in Oxford, United Kingdom, and is designed to help an emerging academic establish a strong research profile and prepare for a longer term academic career.
The Merton College Early Career Researcher Fellowship is designed to support researchers at an important stage of academic development. The appointed researcher will have the opportunity to pursue a substantial programme of original research while becoming actively involved in the intellectual life of the College.
The fellowship focuses specifically on Chemistry and Biology. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research expertise appropriate to their career stage through their doctoral research, scholarly publications, forthcoming academic work or other evidence of research achievement.
Successful applicants will be expected to develop and carry out a coherent research programme covering the duration of the appointment. They will also be expected to communicate and publicise their research findings through appropriate academic channels.,
• Three year fixed term research appointment
• Salary of £40,514 per year based on the 2025 to 2026 rate
• Additional allowances may be available
• Opportunity to conduct independent original research
• Opportunity to establish and strengthen an academic research profile
• Participation in the academic life of Merton College
• Opportunity to disseminate research findings
• Potential limited teaching experience
• Research environment within the University of Oxford
• Preparation for future academic careers
The fellowship is open to researchers working in:
• Chemistry
• Biology
Applicants should have research expertise appropriate to their career stage and demonstrate evidence of potential future achievement in their chosen field.
• Applicants should have a recently completed doctorate or be close to completing a doctorate.
• Candidates who are still completing their doctorate must submit their thesis no later than 1 July 2027.
• Applicants who formally submitted their doctoral thesis for viva examination before 1 October 2025 are generally not eligible.
• An exception may apply where the applicant can demonstrate that they had not accumulated two years of full time study or research, excluding professional training, before the appointment date.
• Candidates must demonstrate research expertise appropriate to their career stage.
• Evidence may include a recently completed or near completed doctoral thesis.
• Applicants may demonstrate research achievement through peer reviewed publications, forthcoming books or articles, or other credible evidence of future scholarly work.
• Applicants should have a research programme capable of making a valuable contribution to their field.
• Candidates should demonstrate active engagement in the dissemination of research findings.
The successful researcher will be expected to undertake a high quality programme of original research in Chemistry or Biology. The proposed programme should be coherent and sufficiently developed to cover the three year appointment.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate the research contribution they expect to make and explain how their work will advance knowledge within their chosen field. Evidence of research dissemination is also important, including publications, conference presentations or other appropriate academic activities.
The appointed researcher will also participate in the academic community at Merton College and may undertake a limited amount of teaching.
Applicants should consult the official Further Particulars for the complete list and format of required documents.
The application should demonstrate:
• Evidence of doctoral level research expertise
• A recently completed or near completed doctoral thesis
• Evidence of publications, forthcoming scholarly work or other research achievement
• A coherent research plan covering the fellowship period
• Evidence of research dissemination
• Supporting documents specified in the official Further Particulars
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are prepared according to the College instructions before submission.
Applications are expected to demonstrate the quality and relevance of the candidate's research expertise, the strength of their proposed research programme and their potential to contribute to their academic field.
Candidates should show that their proposed research can be developed into a substantial programme over the three year appointment. Evidence of successful research dissemination and active participation in academic activities will also be relevant.
Merton College in Oxford, United Kingdom
Merton College, University of Oxford
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