Vacancies at University of Oxford

The Department of Physics and Balliol College are recruiting an Associate Professor (or Professor) of Atomic and Laser Physics (Experimental Quantum Science and Technology). The post will be held in the Department of Physics, together with a Tutorial Fellowship at Balliol College, University of Oxford. This is an opportunity to develop a world-leading research programme in experimental quantum science and technology with atoms, ions, molecules, photons, or similar quantum systems. We aim for a person who can engage strongly with the quantum-technology related activities in Oxford. This includes the prospect for collaborations with research groups in atomic and laser physics and condensed matter physics, associations with the QCI3 quantum Hub, the NQCC in Harwell, and the new Oxford Quantum Institute. The post is available from 1st April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Associate Professor will develop a world-leading research programme in one of the above areas, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in administration of both College and Department. On behalf of the College, they will have responsibility for admission, teaching of undergraduates and support of graduates, and pastoral care of students reading degrees in Physics. They will play a role in the running of the College as a trustee and a member of its Governing Body. 

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in physics or a related subject and will have a proven record of internationally leading research in experimental quantum science and technology. They will be an excellent teacher at undergraduate and graduate level and have excellent written and spoken English and 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 Oxford academic posts.  All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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The Department of Sociology seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Sociology in association with Nuffield College. The appointment will initially be for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to retiring age.

The Associate Professorship is available from 1st October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made in association with a non-tutorial professorial fellowship at Nuffield College, further details of the fellowship can be found in the further particulars. Associate Professor is the main academic career grade at Oxford with a focus on research and teaching, spanning the full range of professor grades in the USA. Associate Professors are appointed jointly by a University department/faculty and an Oxford college, and you will have a contract with both.

We are open to different areas of empirical specialization, such as (but not limited to) the sociological study of the environment, inequality, gender, ethnicity, migration, politics, social movements, health, crime, social networks, the application of computational methods. We welcome candidates with interests in different regions of the world, including those working on countries of the Global South.

The post holder is expected to undertake teaching and supervision for the DPhil in Sociology, the MSc in Sociology, the MPhil in Sociology and Demography, as well as the undergraduate degrees in Human Sciences and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). The candidate will be able to develop and deliver new option modules within the graduate programmes. A mentor will be appointed to advise the post-holder.

In addition to the University salary, the Associate Professor will receive the College’s Academic Responsibility Allowance, which is currently £26,405 per annum (2025/26 rate), taxable and pensionable, and paid directly to the Fellow; the rate is reviewed each August. An additional allowance, currently £3,199 per annum, would be payable if an individual later met the criteria to be awarded the full Professor title.

The successful candidate should have:

• A doctorate, or equivalent, in Sociology or other relevant subject area;
• A record of research achievement at an internationally excellent level in sociology, as evidenced by world-class publications and innovative empirical research projects; and a proven ability to contribute to the Department’s research culture and output;
• Strong potential to secure competitive external funding for research, manage research projects and deliver grants successfully;
• A record of excellence in teaching and substantial experience of supervision and examining at higher degree level;
• A strong record of collaboration and team work.