Hooke & Titchmarsh Research Fellow (Complex Systems)

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

The prestigious Hooke/Titchmarsh Research Fellowship scheme provides an ideal opportunity for candidates to pursue an independent research programme in applied/pure 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

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.

Candidates will have a background in mathematics or physics and a record of outstanding research in the mathematical theory of Complex Systems, including Random Matrix Theory and its Applications, and Statistical Mechanics, interpreted broadly. They will complement, enhance and diversify existing strengths within the Mathematical Physics Research Group, as well as other related groups in the Mathematical Institute. Members of the Mathematical Institute are often associated with several Research Groups. Successful applicants will be talented researchers, who have 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, Fellows will be required to contribute up to three hours of teaching per week for the 24 weeks of each academic year to support the department, 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 hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in mathematics or a related discipline 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.

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Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 188672.

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

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 19 October 2026 will be considered.