Postdoctoral Research Associate in Rough Path Theory for Applications

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on rough path theory and related areas within the DataSig II project. This is a two-year, fixed-term position funded by EPSRC, with a flexible starting date.

The successful candidate will carry out research in rough path theory, machine learning and related areas, collaborating with Oxford colleagues and international partners, and may contribute to publications and occasional

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in rough path theory, machine learning and related areas as part of the DataSig II project.
• Collaborate with Oxford colleagues and international partners.
• Publish results in refereed journals and proceedings.

Job description

UK date and time: 20-September-2026 14:54

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Rough Path Theory for Applications

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Terry Lyons at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. These are two-year, fixed-term positions, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The starting date of these positions is flexible.

The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in rough path theory, machine learning, generative AI and related fields as part of the DataSig II grant “High order mathematical and computational infrastructure for streamed data that enhance contemporary generative and large language models”. They will be expected to conduct research which falls within the remit of this large-scale project and will have the opportunity to do so in several ways including independently, collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford and/or with other mathematicians internationally.

They will contribute to the activities of the wider multi-university research group (Imperial College London, University College London, and the University of Oxford), and write up the results of their work, either singly or with co-authors, for publication in refereed journals and proceedings. There will be opportunities to contribute a small amount of teaching to the department, of at most three hours a week during the academic terms.

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

Please direct informal enquiries to the HR Administrator (email: [e-mail]), quoting vacancy reference 188754.

Please note: Applicants are responsible for asking two referees to send their reference letters directly to [e-mail] by the closing date. Full details are contained in the job description).

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Wednesday 7th October can be considered.