Hooke/Titchmarsh Research Fellow (Complex Systems)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena SWAN Silver Award

Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Mathematical Institute invites applications for postdoctoral researchers to join the Hooke/Titchmarsh Research Fellowship scheme. The fellowship is full-time, fixed-term for up to 36 months, with scope for job shares or part-time arrangements.

Applicants should hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline and demonstrate a strong research record in complex systems, random matrix theory, and statistical mechanics. Teaching up to three hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or related discipline completed or near completion.
• Evidence of independence and ability to conduct high-quality research.
• Strong publication record in major international journals.
• Ability to develop a compelling research plan aligned with Mathematical Institute strengths.
• Willingness to contribute teaching up to three hours per week for 24 weeks per academic year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in complex systems, including Random Matrix Theory and Statistical Mechanics.
• Develop and pursue an independent research program within the Hooke/Titchmarsh framework.
• Contribute to teaching up to three hours per week during each academic year.

Skills

Independent researcher

Outstanding research record

Education

PhD in mathematics or related discipline

Job description

Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

We are seeking talented postdoctoral researchers to take up an exciting Fellowship opportunity at the Mathematical Institute.

The prestigious Hooke/Titchmarsh Research Fellowship scheme provides an ideal opportunity for candidates to pursue an independent research programme in applied/pure mathematics, and to join a large existing cohort of leading researchers on Fellowship programmes at the Mathematical Institute: https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/people/research-fellowship-programmes/hooke-and-titchmarsh-fellowships

The Fellowship is full-time, and fixed-term for up to 36 months; applications for job shares or for part-time working to accommodate family circumstances will be considered.

Candidates will have a background in mathematics or physics and a record of outstanding research in the mathematical theory of Complex Systems, including Random Matrix Theory and its Applications, and Statistical Mechanics, interpreted broadly. They will complement, enhance and diversify existing strengths within the Mathematical Physics Research Group, as well as other related groups in the Mathematical Institute. Members of the Mathematical Institute are often associated with several Research Groups. Successful applicants will be talented researchers, who have already produced excellent research during their PhD and in any postdoctoral positions. Securing a Fellowship will offer you the freedom to conduct your own research programme.

To aid the development of their academic profile, Fellows will be required to contribute up to three hours of teaching per week for the 24 weeks of each academic year to support the department, averaged over the period of the Fellowship to allow for extended visits elsewhere. (The exact nature of this teaching will be in accordance with departmental need as determined by the Head of Department, noting that the department may require you to teach in a college to provide cover for a member of faculty).

Candidates will be expected to hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in mathematics or a related discipline. They should also show evidence of independence and the ability to undertake research of the highest academic standard, hold an outstanding record of papers published in major international journals (commensurate with career stage), and have a realisable and relevant research plan which would enhance the research profile of the Mathematical Institute. Additional information about the posts, and a full list of selection criteria, are available in the job descriptions.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: [e-mail]), quoting vacancy reference 188672.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 19 October 2026 will be considered.

£43,984 to £47,779 per annum