"Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science"

Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships)

University of Oxford - Computer Science

Location:OxfordSalary:£55,755 to £74,867 per annum plus additional benefits and allowances. Combined University and College salary.Hours:Full TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:1st September 2025Closes:17th December 2025Job Ref:180333

Contract type: Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years.

Salary: Combined University and College salary from £55,755 to £74,867 per annum plus additional benefits and allowances.

About the Role: As part of our expansion, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint two full-time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to start on 1 September 2026. Each post is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at Brasenose College or Wadham College. Duties will include undertaking original research in Computer Science, securing funding to support the Department’s research activities, together with teaching and supervision responsibilities for the Department of Computer Science and the College, and Trustee duties (as a member of the Governing Body) at the College. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline, have the ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects, and will also have a proven research track record of internationally high quality in Computer Science. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of research potential and achievement depending on experience, and the ability to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate level through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision. The University of Oxford uses the grade of Associate Professor for most of its academic appointments. Appointments to Associate can include those at the start of their careers directly from PhD, as well as more established researchers. The Department and colleges offer an exciting research and teaching environment, and an attractive financial package to the successful applicants. Please refer to the Further Particulars for details of the wider benefits package offered by the University and by each of the two colleges. All applicants will automatically be considered for both posts - please do not mention a particular college in your application. Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17 December 2025, no late applications will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will give: Research talks online 17-18 February 2026 (please be available both days), Teaching presentations online 24-25 February 2026 (please be available both days), Interviews in person, at the Department in Oxford. Brasenose College – 17 March 2026, Wadham College - 18 March 2026.