Associate Professor of Theoretical Biophysics

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor (or Professor) in
Theoretical Biophysics in the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics,
Department of Physics, University of Oxford. The successful candidate will
also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship at St Hilda’s College under
arrangements described in the Job Description and Person Specification. The
appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion
of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to
the retiring age.





The Associate Professor will develop a world-leading research programme in
theoretical biophysics, (widely interpreted to include overlapping areas such
as statistical physics, soft matter and the physics of life), teach at
undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in administration. On behalf
of the College they will have responsibility for teaching undergraduates
reading for degrees in physics, and acting as a pastoral advisor to graduate
students. They will play a role in the running of the College as a charity
trustee and a member of its Governing Body.





The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in theoretical physics or a
related subject, and will have a proven record of high quality, creative
research at an international level. They will be an excellent teacher of
undergraduates and graduates and have the interpersonal skills necessary to
engage with students and colleagues at all levels.





Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic
candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. **All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.**





Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of
the duties, may be obtained below.





**Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on 1st November 2023 can
be considered.** **Applicants should ensure that their referees send letters
by the same deadline.** Please quote departmental reference **167005** on all
correspondence. Applicants will be invited to visit the deprartment in Hilary
term weeks 1-6 and Interviews are likely to take place in Hilary term 6-8
weeks. Candidates must be available to travel to Oxford in this period.





referees should send their references to **aptreferences@physics.ox.ac.uk **





Enquiries may be made to Professor Julia Yeomans FRS at
julia.yeomans@physics.ox.ac.uk or Professor Ard Louis at
ard.louis@physics.ox.ac.uk Queries about the college side of the appointment
should be addressed to the Senior Tutor at St Hilda’s College, Dr Sarah Norman
at sarah.norman@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk