12 Research Fellowships in Sciences – University of Oxford

Contexte

Wolfson College at the University of Oxford is inviting applications for up to 12 Non-stipendiary Research and Junior Research Fellowships in Sciences for 2027.

This highly competitive opportunity is designed to support researchers at different stages of their postdoctoral careers who are undertaking research within the University of Oxford. Open across subjects within the Medical Sciences Division and Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), the Fellowships offer eligible researchers the opportunity to become part of Wolfson College’s academic community for an initial period of three years.

For scientists looking to strengthen their academic profile, engage with an interdisciplinary college community and access College benefits while continuing their research, this could be an important opportunity.

Missions et responsabilités

• Remain actively engaged in research throughout the Fellowship period.
• Participate actively in College life, sit on nearly all College committees, and potentially be elected as representative members of the Governing Body.
• Research Fellows may additionally be asked to serve as College Advisors to graduate students.

Profil recherché

• Candidates must hold a doctorate and must also have a full-time University of Oxford contract of employment for the duration of the Fellowship or hold full-time external research funding with formal contractual support from a University of Oxford Department or Faculty.
• Junior Research Fellowships: Aimed at researchers with limited research experience who have recently completed, or are shortly due to complete, their doctorate (in most cases, received less than five years before 1 January 2027).
• Research Fellowships: Intended for scholars whose careers are progressing towards becoming established researchers (in general, received doctorate more than five years and less than 10 years before 1 January 2027).
• Successful applicants must also meet applicable UK Right to Work requirements.

Conditions et avantages

• Non-stipendiary Fellowships with access to Wolfson College membership benefits.
• All Fellows receive Common Table rights, currently valued at up to £61.60 per week for their own meals in Hall, together with other College benefits.
• Initial tenure of three years, with potential renewal opportunities for a further period of four years.

Dossier de candidature

• Completed application form (maximum two pages, font no smaller than Arial 11).
• Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages, font no smaller than Arial 11).
• Both documents must be combined into one PDF file before submission.
• Optional Recruitment Monitoring Form (to be sent separately).
• Confidential references from two referees (only requested after the shortlisting stage from candidates selected for interview).

Comment postuler

Applicants should send the combined application form and CV by email to the President’s Office at [email protected] before the deadline. Applicants who wish to complete the optional Recruitment Monitoring Form should send it separately to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be responsible for contacting their two referees and asking them to submit confidential references to the President’s Office before the interview date.

Date limite : 25 October 2026 at 5:00 pm

Important Dates : Shortlisting on 3 November 2026, Interviews on 17 November 2026, Fellowships Begin from 1 January 2027.