Academic opportunity at Campion Hall: 'Pedro Arrupe Research Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies'

February 10, 2025

The Pedro Arrupe Research Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies at Campion Hall, University of Oxford, is being offered in association with the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford and the Jesuit Refugee Service International in Rome.

About the role

This is a three-year research post focused primarily on original independent academic research relating to forced migration. It is made possible by a unique collaboration among Campion Hall, the Refugee Studies Centre, and Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) International. The Fellow will be hosted by a welcoming, supportive, and lively academic community at Campion Hall, will be involved in the research and teaching activity of a world-leading, multidisciplinary centre for forced migration studies, and will interact with a major humanitarian NGO with global reach.

The individual appointed will be employed as a Fellow of Campion Hall and will be given a Research Associateship at the Refugee Studies Centre. Their work will be linked to Jesuit Refugee Service through a contact person in the organisation. The post-holder will present the results of their research to academics, policy-makers, and practitioners as appropriate.

The Fellow will participate in the Hall’s academic life, for example, by participating in or offering seminars or presenting some aspect of their research at a ‘Work in Progress’. As a Fellow, they will have free dining rights and be invited to guest nights, and enjoy the use of the facilities of the Hall (Common Room, Library, etc.). They will also contribute to the Pedro Arrupe Summer School held annually at Campion Hall.

Salary and application process

The role comes with a salary of £36,000 to £40,000 per annum, with a start date of 1 October 2025. Application deadline is 28 February 2025, with interviews to be held on 12 March 2025.

For more information about this role please visit the Campion Hall website where you can see the full job advert and details of how to apply. You can do so by clicking here.

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