Mathematical Physics: Associate Professor & Research Leader

1000scholars; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Full Professor title allowance

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for an Associate Professor (or Professor) in Mathematical Physics, to join the Mathematical Institute and hold a Tutorial Fellowship at Hertford College from 1 October 2027 or soon after. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving research culture and outreach efforts to enhance diversity among undergraduates and postgraduates.

The role involves leading high‑level research, securing funding, supervising projects, and teaching a range of

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or physics with outstanding research in mathematical physics.
• Proven ability to teach across a range of mathematics topics.
• Record of securing research funding and supervising projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and disseminate high‑level research in mathematical physics.
• Obtain funding for research and supervise projects.
• Teach a range of mathematics topics via lectures, classes and tutorials.

Skills

Mathematical physics

Research excellence

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

PhD in mathematics or physics

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for an Associate Professor (or Professor) in Mathematical Physics, to join the Mathematical Institute and hold a Tutorial Fellowship at Hertford College from 1 October 2027 or soon after. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving research culture and outreach efforts to enhance diversity among undergraduates and postgraduates.

The role involves leading high‑level research, securing funding, supervising projects, and teaching a range of