Job Description

St Edmund Hall invites applications for a non-stipendiary Senior Research Fellowship combined with the role of College Chaplain, tenable for five years from 1 February 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).


Candidates must be working in a Division and/or hold a permanent research appointment within a Department or Faculty at the University of Oxford. They must also be an ordained priest of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with the Church of England. Under the Equality Act 2010 there is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a Christian. The appointee will also be required to satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Check at the College's expense.


As Chaplain, the postholder will deliver divine worship on Sunday evenings during Full Term, preaching on four occasions each term and conduct additional services, as required, for the Feast Day of St Edmund and as part of Gaudies, reunions and other events.


Although the Fellowship is non-stipendiary, the post carries a responsibility allowance of 7,182 per annum, an Academic Allowance of 3,000 per annum. They will also conduct baptisms, weddings, funerals and memorial services as required with fees for these being paid in addition via our payroll.


Senior Research Fellows are members of the Senior Common Room and enjoy full dining rights when the kitchen is open.


The College is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from women, disabled candidates, and those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Application Process


Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk not later than

noon GMT on Wednesday, 7 January 2026

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Applications should include:


A full CV detailing career, education and qualifications, teaching experience and research in progress or planned, publications, prizes or awards.

A cover sheet, with the names and contact details of two referees who can speak with detailed knowledge about the candidate (see 'referees' below).

A statement no longer than 300 words, stating how holding such a Fellowship will benefit both the applicant and St Edmund Hall.

It is expected that interviews will be held online between 14 and 16 January 2026.


Referees


You are advised to contact your referees before applying, to ensure that they are aware of your application and the requirements for the post, and to confirm that they would be content to write a reference for you for this post if asked to do so, in the event that you are shortlisted.


Your application should include a completed cover sheet. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to contact their referees and ask them to submit a reference directly to us.


Queries about the post should be directed to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.


Please note the post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


Applicants are asked to consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but it would be appreciated if you complete it at the same time as your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A .

Key Information

Deadline:

7 Jan 2026 12:00pm *

Posted:

23 Nov 2025