Postdoc: Large-Scale Dynamics in Interacting Particles

Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV); Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

University of Oxford is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Mathematics to work with Professor Maria Bruna at the Mathematical Institute. This full-time, fixed-term 24-month position is funded by a Royal Society University Research Fellowship, with a flexible start between January 2027 and October 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to the research programme on Large-scale dynamics for strongly interacting particle systems, combining mathematics,

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong background in PDEs, probability, stochastic processes, or asymptotic analysis.
• Experience in mathematical modelling and computational methods is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to publications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research within the project on large-scale dynamics of interacting particle systems.
• Publish results and present findings at seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with national and international partners across the research programme.
• Contribute to wider research-group activities and teaching up to three hours per week when allowed.

Skills

Partial differential equations

Probability theory

Stochastic processes

Asymptotic analysis

Mathematical modelling

Computational approaches

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

University of Oxford is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Mathematics to work with Professor Maria Bruna at the Mathematical Institute. This full-time, fixed-term 24-month position is funded by a Royal Society University Research Fellowship, with a flexible start between January 2027 and October 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to the research programme on Large-scale dynamics for strongly interacting particle systems, combining mathematics,