Overview
Assistant or Associate Professor (34590-0825) at the Warwick Mathematics Institute. Start in September 2026. We are open to applications in all areas of pure and applied mathematics; those working in more applied areas with real-world applications are particularly encouraged to apply.
About The Role
The Warwick Mathematics Institute invites applications for the post of Assistant or Associate Professor. Associate Professorships are permanent appointments and usually for those who already have a well-established track record in research and significant lecturing experience. Those appointed at the Assistant level are supported through a five-year probationary period to enable them to fulfil the criteria for promotion to Associate Professor.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
* Professor James Robinson (Head of Department) at j.c.robinson@warwick.ac.uk
* Professor Marie-Therese Wolfram (Co-chair of EDI Committee) at m.wolfram@warwick.ac.uk
* Dr Thomasina Ball (Chair of Early Career Committee) at thomasina.ball@warwick.ac.uk
About You
All applicants should hold a PhD and have already demonstrated excellence and independence in research along with an ability to teach effectively. We aim to appoint somebody who can make a strong contribution to both our research and our teaching, and who will make the most of the opportunities provided by our lively and vibrant departmental culture. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About The Department
The Warwick Mathematics Institute is internationally recognised for its research and our best undergraduates are a match for those at any other UK university. We run a wide range of weekly seminar series, and many workshops and conferences, for which our Mathematics Research Centre provides organisational support. A list of our staff and their research interests can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/research/researchers, and you can see our undergraduate module pages at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/currentstudents/ughandbook.
The department encourages the career advancement and promotion of all its staff, supporting promotion from Associate Professor to Reader and subsequently Full Professor in the same way that Assistant Professors are guided through the probationary process on their way to becoming Associate Professors. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and we would particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in UK mathematics. We hold a Bronze Athena Swan award and our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion committee shapes departmental policy. For eligible staff, relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages are available to assist with relocation and visa processes.
About The University
The University of Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since our founding in 1965, we have become a world-leading university in the UK’s Russell Group. You will join a diverse and globally connected community committed to excellence in research and teaching. We offer a transparent promotions system and support your ambitions.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 23:55 (BST). To apply, click “Apply” on the official careers webpage. Applications should include a covering letter and a full CV detailing teaching experience and publications. You may include career breaks or periods during which you were restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your covering letter should briefly indicate your research field and provide a summary of your research and its future development. Please share your preferred pronouns if you wish.
You should arrange for your three referees to send their letters of recommendation directly to mathematicsPA@warwick.ac.uk, quoting the post reference number in the subject line, before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a research talk on Monday 19 January 2026, followed by a formal interview on Tuesday 20 January 2026. These dates are fixed. Applications should be submitted via warwick-careers.tal.net.
* Interview Date: 19th and 20th January 2026
* Desired Start Date: September 2026
What we Offer
We offer a great range of benefits including an attractive pension, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, learning and development opportunities, and discounts on products and services. We provide generous parental leave and onsite childcare facilities, flexible working options, and we are a Living Wage employer. For relocation, see Warwick’s Relocation Guide.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committed to building an environment of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We welcome applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual orientation. The University holds Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Silver Award, and Disability Smart Bronze Award, and is a founder of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
DBS and safeguarding: roles involving regulated activity may require a DBS check. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. Rehabilitation of ex-offenders: the University does not discriminate against disclosures made during the recruitment process.
Rights and Compliance
Right to work in the UK: sponsorship information is available via the university’s guidance.
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