Overview
The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in Applied Mathematics and Computational Neuroscience as part of the Medical Research Council, UKRI grant “Algebraic topology bridging the gap between single neurons and networks”. 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 Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (OCIAM) research group 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.
Responsibilities
* Carry out research in Applied Mathematics and Computational Neuroscience within the scope of the grant project and related fields.
* Independently and collaboratively conduct and publish research results in refereed journals and proceedings.
* Contribute to the OCIAM research group and collaborate with other mathematicians internationally.
* Prepare and write up research findings for publication, either singly or with co-authors.
* Engage in teaching activities up to three hours per week during the academic terms, as appropriate.
Qualifications
* You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in applied mathematics or a related discipline.
* Possess sufficient specialist knowledge to work within established research programmes.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.
Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 182093.
Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, details of teaching experience, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (Applicants are responsible for contacting two of their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to references@maths.ox.ac.uk by the closing date).
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this vacancy and for further information, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Monday 13 October 2025 can be considered.
Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 20 October 2025.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Mathematics and Computational Neuroscience
Division: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Department: Mathematical Institute
Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Grade and salary: Grade 7: £41,636 – £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed-term (Until 31 January 2027)
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