Senior Research Fellow in Functional Analysis

Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

The Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, proposes to appoint a Senior Research Fellow in Functional Analysis, from 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the teaching and administration of the Department and Functional Analysis Research Group. The postholder will also be expected to lead independent research projects and supervise MSc dissertations. The department is seeking to increase its student intake on the Oxford Master’s in Mathematical Sciences (OMMS), and you will be expected to supervise OMMS dissertations and teach on this course in particular.

In addition, to assist the department in its strategic goal of improving the diversity of its undergraduate and postgraduate students and faculty, in particular the gender balance, the successful candidate is expected to engage with outreach and/or mentoring activities aimed at increasing diversity in mathematics.

Candidates will have a doctorate in mathematics or closely related subject, the proven ability and/or potential to carry out high quality independent research at an international level in Functional Analysis, as evidence by, for example, leading publications and international research collaborations and the ability to attract research funding, with evidence (commensurate with career stage) of an excellent track record in obtaining research grants. Additional information about the post, and a full list of selection criteria, are available in the job description.

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 from 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 176933. 

Applicants should read the job description before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a full curriculum vitae and list of publications, details of your teaching experience and a statement of your research interests. 

As part of your application you are asked to provide three references. Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that reference letters are sent to references@maths.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website for further details, including a job description and selection criteria.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Friday 17 January 2025 can be considered. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Oxford for interviews around mid-February 2025.

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