We are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher to take up an exciting Fellowship opportunity at the Mathematical Institute.

The prestigious Hooke Research Fellowships provide an ideal opportunity for candidates to pursue an independent research programme in applied mathematics, and to join a large existing cohort of leading researchers on Fellowship programmes at the Mathematical Institute: https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/people/research-fellowship-programmes/hooke-and-titchmarsh-fellowships

This specific position is for a researcher whose applied mathematics relates to the environment, which could include (but is not limited to) geophysical fluid dynamics, geoscience, climate, renewable energy, and ecology.  The Department is also advertising Hooke and Titchmarsh Research fellowships in other areas of mathematics, which can be found at:  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/ using vacancy ID: 182821 and 182818

The Fellowship is full-time, and fixed-term for up to 36 months; applications for job shares or for part-time working to accommodate family circumstances will be considered. 

The successful applicant will be a talented researcher, who has already produced excellent research during their PhD and in any postdoctoral positions. Securing a Fellowship will offer you the freedom to conduct your own research programme.

To aid the development of their academic profile and to support the department, Fellows will be required to contribute up to three hours of teaching per week for the 24 weeks of each academic year, averaged over the period of the Fellowship to allow for extended visits elsewhere. (The exact nature of this teaching will be in accordance with departmental need as determined by the Head of Department, noting that the department may require you to teach in a college to provide cover for a member of faculty).

Candidates will be expected to have a completed doctorate or a completed doctoral dissertation submitted for examination by the advertised closing date for this position in mathematics or a related discipline (Candidates who have not yet been awarded their doctorate should provide the date they expect to submit their thesis in their supporting statement). They should also show evidence of independence and the ability to undertake research of the highest academic standard, hold an outstanding record of papers published in major international journals (commensurate with career stage), and have a realisable and relevant research plan which would enhance the research profile of the Mathematical Institute. Additional information about the posts, and a full list of selection criteria, are available in the job descriptions.

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

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 182977.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.  To apply for this post and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=182977

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

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Friday 21 November 2025 will be considered.