Postdoctoral Research Associate in Large-scale dynamics for strongly interacting particle systems

Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV); Oxford; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Teaching opportunities

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Partial differential equations

Probability theory

Stochastic processes

Asymptotic analysis

Mathematical modelling

Computational approaches

Formation

PhD in Mathematics

Outils

Python

MATLAB

Description du poste

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

The successful candidate will contribute to the research programme “Large-scale dynamics for strongly interacting particle systems”, investigating how collective behaviour emerges from stochastic systems of interacting particles. The research combines mathematical modelling, asymptotic analysis, probability theory, partial differential equations and computational approaches to derive and study macroscopic descriptions of complex particle systems. Topics include interacting diffusions, exclusion processes on lattices and active matter systems, with applications ranging from transport processes to collective behaviour in biological systems.

The post offers flexibility to develop research directions aligned with the candidate’s expertise and the project objectives, within an active, collaborative research environment involving national and international collaborators. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in Mathematics or a related discipline, with a strong background in areas such as partial differential equations, probability, stochastic processes, asymptotic analysis or mathematical modelling. Previous experience in every aspect of the project is not required. The successful candidate will undertake original research, contribute to publications and presentations, and participate in wider research-group activities. Where grant conditions and departmental need allow, there may be opportunities for teaching, not exceeding three hours per week for 24 weeks of the year, with additional remuneration.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and ethnic minorities.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 7th December 2026 will be considered.