Associate Professor of Cosmology

University of Oxford; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking an Associate Professor in Cosmology. Responsibilities include engaging in advanced research and providing exceptional teaching. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in related fields and possess a proven track record in astrophysics. This role offers a competitive salary and is based in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven record of research in astrophysics.
• Excellent teaching of undergraduates and graduates.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research in cosmology, focusing on large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background data.
• Contribute to the running of the College as a charity trustee.
• Provide excellent teaching and engage effectively with students.

Skills

Research in astrophysics

Interpersonal skills

High-quality teaching

Education

Doctorate in astronomy, astrophysics, theoretical physics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor (or Professor) in the field of Cosmology in the Astrophysics sub-department of the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship in Physics at St Peter's College under arrangements described in the Job Description and Person Specification. The appointment will be initially for five years, after which, upon a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to retirement age.

Responsibilities and Focus

• Engage in research in cosmology with emphasis on analysis of large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background data; contribute to exploitation of ongoing and near-future ”Stage-IV” surveys.
• Data analysis at any level, development of novel statistical methods, or theoretical modelling of cosmological and astrophysical observables.
• Contribute to the running of the College as a charity trustee and a member of its Governing Body.
• Provide excellent teaching of undergraduates and graduates and engage effectively with students and colleagues at all levels.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Doctorate in astronomy, astrophysics, theoretical physics or a related field.
• Proven record of research in astrophysics.
• Interpersonal skills and commitment to high-quality teaching.

Application Details

• Applications welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. All applicants will be judged on merit according to the selection criteria.
• As part of your application, please upload:
  • a CV (4 pages),
  • a full list of publications (no page limit),
  • a brief cover letter (1 page),
  • a research proposal (3 pages including figures) outlining plans and priorities for the next five years and summarising past, current and future direction of your research.
• Referees should send letters before the application deadline to Leanne O'Donnell ([e-mail]).

Important Dates

• Applications must be received before noon (UK time) on Friday, 31 October 2025.
• Informal visits: early – mid January 2026.
• Formal interviews: late January – early February 2026.

Enquiries and Equal Opportunity

• Enquiries about the post should be addressed to Professor Pedro Ferreira, Head of Astrophysics ([e-mail]).
• The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Contact and Salary

• Recruitment Team
• Vacancy ID: 180331
• Closing Date & Time: 31-Oct-2025 12:00
• Salary: £55,755 - 74,867 per annum
• Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Pay Scale: Associate Professor (TF-UNIVERSITY)