The Transport Studies Unit (TSU) is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate to strengthen its research capability in the quantitative analysis of transport equity and justice. The postholder will contribute to the TSU’s internationally recognised research on urban transport and mobilities across the global North and South.
Reporting to Professor Tim Schwanen, the successful candidate will develop an independent programme of research. This will include developing research questions related to transport equity and justice, analysing complex datasets, contributing to methodological innovation, and leading externally funded research activity.
The role involves publishing high-quality research, developing grant applications, managing research projects and budgets, collaborating with academic and non-academic partners, and contributing to stakeholder engagement activities. The postholder will also contribute to teaching and executive education activities where appropriate.
Candidates should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with postdoctoral research experience, hold expertise regarding transport equity and justice, demonstrate a strong publication record, and have experience of research funding applications and collaborative working.
Flexible working arrangements are supported in agreement with the Director. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Tim Schwanen:
[email protected]This post is fixed term for 3 years and offered on a full-time basis (1 FTE / 37.5 hours). The role is available to start from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on 15 June 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.
The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates with disabilities, all of whom are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity
