Glasstone Research Fellowship in Physics

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is offering the prestigious Glasstone Research Fellowships in Physics. Candidates must hold a PhD/DPhil in Physics and demonstrate an aptitude for original scientific research. Responsibilities include conducting research, disseminating findings, and contributing to departmental life. Ideal for early-career researchers seeking to advance their academic careers. The application deadline is 5 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Physics by the start date of the Fellowship.
• Preference for candidates at an early stage in their research career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an original programme of research in Physics.
• Disseminate research through publications and conferences.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
• Gain experience of teaching (up to six hours per week).

Skills

Original scientific research

Publication record

Experience in teaching

Collaboration in academic settings

Education

PhD/DPhil in Physics

Job description

The prestigious Glasstone Research Fellowships in Science are supported by the Glasstone Bequest, which was set up to encourage scientists at an early stage of their career to follow their research interests at Oxford, one of the world's leading science universities.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Physics by the start date of the Fellowship. Candidates requiring a visa may wish to ensure they have obtained their PhD three months before the anticipated 1 October start date to allow time to secure the appropriate visa. Preference will be given to candidates at an early stage in their research career and who have not already held a substantive independent fellowship.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct an original programme of research in Physics.
• Disseminate research through publication in scholarly journals, participation in international conferences and seminars, and other media.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
• Gain some experience of teaching (up to a maximum of six hours per week).

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Physics awarded by the closing date for applications to the Glasstone Fellowship.
• An aptitude for original scientific research in Physics.
• A publication record consonant with experience and field of study.
• The merit of the research proposal submitted with the application.
• Research interests that align with the department's activities; this can cover bringing in expertise in a new field as well as fitting in with existing strengths.
• Breadth of experience: candidates normally should have, or be seeking to obtain, experience in more than one academic institution.

Please note that preference will be given to candidates at an early stage in their research career and who have not already held a substantive independent fellowship.

Application Process

Only online applications received before midday on 5 January 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload 3 documents in support of your application:

1. A completed cover letter indicating how you meet the Essential Selection Criteria.
2. A CV with publications list ensuring that it contains any brief description needed to explain your research experience.
3. A research proposal setting out what you aim to achieve during the fellowship; this must not exceed two sides of A4 in length (including any bibliography), and it should start with a short summary written for a non-specialist scientific reader.