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The Mathematical Institute and Balliol College intend to appoint to the Professorship of Numerical Analysis with effect from 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The Professorship of Numerical Analysis is a cornerstone of Oxford's commitment to fundamental research in mathematics. It was originally established as part of the University’s Computing Laboratory (now the 

Department of Computer Science) before the group transferred to become part of the Mathematical Institute in 2009; details of the group’s wide research interests can be found at https://www1.maths.ox.ac.uk/groups/numerical-analysis/?migrdr=1. The holder of the Professorship will be a research mathematician of the highest international calibre, working in the area of numerical analysis interpreted in its broadest sense. 

You will join Oxford’s world leading Mathematical Institute, which in the last two REF (Research Excellence Framework) exercises in 2021 and 2014 has been ranked first in the UK, and which is housed in the stunning Andrew Wiles Building in the heart of the University’s new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. 

This Professorship is one of a number of Statutory Professorships in the Mathematical Institute. The Professor of Numerical Analysis will be expected to provide research leadership for the Numerical Analysis group within the Institute, and more widely in their subject at national and international level. (Statutory Professor is the most senior academic grade at Oxford. Please see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/academic-posts-at-oxford for a description of the different types of academic posts at Oxford). 

The Professor of Numerical Analysis will also be a Professorial Fellow of Balliol College.

You will be a member of both the University and College communities. You will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community which performs to the highest international levels in research 

and publications and will have access to the excellent research facilities which Oxford offers. You will have a role to play in the running of the College as a member of the Governing Body and a trustee of the College. 

The main duties of the post are as follows: 

Research 

• engage in original research of the highest calibre in Numerical Analysis, very broadly understood; 

• disseminate research through publication in scholarly journals, participation in international conferences and seminars, and in other ways as appropriate; 

Academic Leadership and Funding 

• provide research leadership in the field of Numerical Analysis; 

• provide research funding leadership and engage in the management of research projects; 

Teaching and Examining 

• carry out teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, including lectures (which may not be exclusively in your area of research expertise), classes, and project supervision. The requirement will normally be to give not fewer than thirty-six lectures (or equivalent) in each academic year by agreement with the Head of the Mathematical Institute; 

• supervise Doctoral and Masters students, and postdoctoral research assistants; 

• take part in University examining both for undergraduate and graduate students as and when requested to do so; 

Pastoral duties 

• act as a Graduate/College Advisor to graduate students studying Mathematics at Balliol; 

  
  

Administration 

• participate in the administration of the department as and when requested by the Head of the 

Mathematical Institute; 

• act as Head of the Mathematical Institute if requested to do so by the divisional board; 

• participate in College life and governance, including fulfilling duties as a Trustee of the College, attending -- and on occasion giving -- lectures and talks, and attending special dinners. 

Headship of Department 

Every professor who is employed by the University, unless individually exempted, has an obligation to accept headship of the department or faculty in which their post is held, if invited to do so by the divisional board.

Your application will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet these criteria. 

The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of electoral boards (selection committees) will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male board members wherever possible. 

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the electoral board will take this into account, recognising that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

You will demonstrate the following: 

• a proven record of original research of the highest quality in Numerical Analysis, as evidenced by, for example, publications in internationally refereed journals; 

• the ability to provide research leadership and direction in a major field of Numerical Analysis (very broadly understood); 

• a willingness to engage with users of Numerical Analysis outside the core Numerical Analysis community, for example in other academic disciplines or industry (desirable but not essential); 

• a proven record of securing research funding, and the potential to do so in the future; 

• evidence of contributions to research strategy, leadership and direction outside the area of your speciality; 

• the ability to communicate and disseminate your research, as evidenced by, for example, invitations to and participation in conferences, seminars and workshops; 

• experience of supervising graduate students and directing postdoctoral researchers; 

• evidence of effective and innovative teaching, in particular in undergraduate and graduate lectures; 

• evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including College staff, students, and early-, mid- and established-career academics in mathematics and other subjects; 

• experience of academic administration and a willingness to undertake the full range of administrative duties in the department; 

• the ability and willingness to contribute positively to the management of the college.