Associate Professor of Computer Science
Computer Science - Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford
Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships)
Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford
Salary on the Associate Professor Scale (plus substantial benefits including college housing allowance).
Overview
As part of our expansion, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint two full‑time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to start on 1 September 2026.
Role and Responsibilities
* Undertake original research in Computer Science, securing funding to support the Department’s research activities.
* Teach and supervise within the Department of Computer Science and the College.
* Serve as a member of the Governing Body at the College (trustee duties).
Qualifications and Experience
* Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
* Ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects.
* Proven research track record of internationally high quality and high standard of research potential and achievement.
* Ability to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Other Information
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of research potential and achievement depending on experience and the ability to inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate level through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision.
The University of Oxford uses the grade of Associate Professor for most of its academic appointments. Appointments to Associate can include those at the start of their careers directly from PhD, as well as more established researchers.
The Department and colleges offer an attractive financial package to the successful applicants. Please refer to the Further Particulars for details of the wider benefits package offered by the University and by each of the two colleges. All applicants will automatically be considered for both posts – please do not mention a particular college in your application.
We particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under‑represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 17 December 2025, no late applications will be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will give:
* Research talks online 17–18 February 2026 (please be available both days)
* Teaching presentations online 24–25 February 2026 (please be available both days)
* Interviews in person, at the Department in Oxford.
Brasenose College – 17 March 2026
Wadham College – 18 March 2026
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