Departmental Lecturer in Mathematical and Computational Finance

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

Contract Type: Fixed term (3 years)

Number of positions: 1 position

We are inviting applications for the post of Departmental Lecturer in Mathematical and Computational Finance the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, with effect from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

As Departmental Lecturer, you will engage in advanced study and academic research in applied mathematics with a focus on mathematical and computational finance, as part of the Mathematical and Computational Finance Research Group led by Professor Rama Cont.  

You will play a key role in contributing to the teaching and administration of the Research Group; most teaching and supervision will be for graduate programmes but some undergraduate teaching may also be required. Details of all courses can be found at https://courses.maths.ox.ac.uk/. The post holder will also be expected to lead independent research projects and supervise MSc dissertations.

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

Please direct informal enquiries to the HR Administrator via recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk, quoting vacancy reference 186822.

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).

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 above 'Apply' button.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 6 July 2026 can be considered.

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