Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Mathematics and Computational Neuroscience

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

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Lida Kanari at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 1-year, fixed-term position, funded by a research grant from the UKRI, MRC. The starting date of this position is flexible with an earliest start date of 1st January 2027. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are able to start between 1st January 2027 and 1st June 2027.

The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in Applied Mathematics and Computational Neuroscience and related fields 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.

You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in applied mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication skills are essential, 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 189002.

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. (NOTE: 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 'Apply' link above.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Monday 26 October 2026 can be considered.

Interviews are anticipated to take place early November 2026