University of Oxford
Social Science Division
ESRC Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS)
Director
Grade: RSIV
Salary: in the region of £55-70K (negotiable)
The Centre on Migration, Policy and Society is a leading, multidisciplinary
research centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Established in 2003, it has recently secured core funding for a further five
years from October 2008. COMPAS is seeking to appoint a Director to provide
strategic, research and academic leadership. Applications are invited from
social scientists with a record of excellence in research and publication in
migration studies, as well as appropriate senior management experience.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of intellectual
innovation and leadership in the development of research and sound knowledge of
key trends and issues in the migration field. S/he will have experience of
taking a leading role in the development of major research proposals and a track
record of success in securing funding. The successful candidate will have
significant experience of developing and sustaining appropriate relationships
with policy makers; informing policy making; experience of senior management in
a department, research centre or equivalent; and strong communication skills.
In the case of distinguished scholars, the selection committee may wish to
recommend to the University conferment of the title of Professor. A proposal
for conferment of professorial title is subject to approval by the
Vice-Chancellor.
The period of appointment will be for five years from October 2008 (the period
of current ESRC funding), but may be extended subject to funding. A key role of
the Director will be to prepare a development plan to ensure the long-term
sustainability of the COMPAS after the end of ESRC core funding in 2013.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Head of Department, Professor Harvey
Whitehouse (+44 1865 274705 or [log in to unmask]). Selection
criteria and further details, including information on how to apply, are
available from http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/, by email request to:
[log in to unmask] or by telephoning: 01865 274624. The closing date
for applications is Noon – Friday 23 May 2008.
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