The department is a lively community that is recognised internationally as one of the top centres for research and teaching in development studies.

Our courses offer excellent training for a career in international development or for advanced study, and attract students of the highest calibre from across the world.
“I had waited for 10 years before my dream to study in Oxford became a reality and the experience was truly beyond expectation”
Our students are taught to develop as critical and independent thinkers and when they leave us they are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to bring about real change.
“My time at Oxford strengthened my critical analysis and provided me with a unique interdisciplinary grounding in history, politics and economics that has equipped me well in dealing with public policy issues and program development strategy.”
Our courses offer excellent training for a career in international development or for advanced study, and attract students of the highest calibre from across the world.
“I had waited for 10 years before my dream to study in Oxford became a reality and the experience was truly beyond expectation”
Our courses offer excellent training for a career in international development or for advanced study, and attract students of the highest calibre from across the world.
“I had waited for 10 years before my dream to study in Oxford became a reality and the experience was truly beyond expectation”
Our students are taught to develop as critical and independent thinkers and when they leave us they are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to bring about real change.
“My time at Oxford strengthened my critical analysis and provided me with a unique interdisciplinary grounding in history, politics and economics that has equipped me well in dealing with public policy issues and program development strategy.”
Our students are taught to develop as critical and independent thinkers and when they leave us they are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to bring about real change.
“My time at Oxford strengthened my critical analysis and provided me with a unique interdisciplinary grounding in history, politics and economics that has equipped me well in dealing with public policy issues and program development strategy.”
We are a friendly and diverse department offering a welcoming, supportive environment to staff from all over the world.
The main hall at Mansfield Road. Photo: Rob Judges
Unless stated otherwise, all applications for our vacancies are made online, through the University of Oxford Jobs and vacancies website (accessible via the links beneath the job adverts on these pages).
If you wish to apply for a vacancy at ODID, please read carefully the details regarding submission in the job description (available via the link to the University vacancies site). These usually ask for a detailed curriculum vitae giving the names and contact details of two (or three, depending on the post) referees (including their telephone number, address and email) plus a supporting statement.
Due to the additional work it creates, and in fairness to other applicants, we do not accept late applications for any of our posts. Please ensure that you are aware of the application deadline for any post that you are interested in, and submit yours in plenty of time. All posts close promptly at noon on the advertised closing date.
If you experience any difficulties in using the University's online application system, please contact recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk.
Thank you
Head of Administration, ODID
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