Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Climate Physics & Earth Observations and Tutorial[...]

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor (or Professor) of Climate Physics & Earth Observations in the Department of Physics, University of Oxford. The successful candidate will also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship at Trinity College under arrangements described in the Job Description and Person Specification. The appointment will initially be for five years, after which, subject to a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment until retirement age.

The Associate Professor will develop a world-leading research programme in climate physics and earth observations, contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and college administration. On behalf of the College, the postholder will teach undergraduates across a broad range of topics within the Oxford undergraduate physics curriculum through small-group tutorials, classes, and lectures, and will act as a pastoral advisor to graduate students. They will also contribute to the governance and operation of the College, serving as a charity trustee and as a member of its Governing Body.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in physics of climate and/or Earth observation 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 undergraduate and graduate students and will have the interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively 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.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Myles Allen. Enquiries about the college side of the appointment should be addressed to Professor Sam Vinko (academic queries) or Dr Rebecca Bullard (non-academic queries). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Only applications received by noon GMT on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 can be considered. Applicants should ensure that their three referees send their letters before the application deadline. Please quote departmental reference 182684 on all correspondence.

Informal visits will take place during the week commencing 8 June 2026. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 15 June 2026, and candidates must be available to travel to Oxford during this period.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained from the university's website.

To apply, visit the university's recruitment page, then click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. You will also be asked to upload a CV, a supporting statement and a research proposal. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. The research proposal should set out your plans and priorities for research over the next five years.

The University and colleges welcome applications from candidates who have a disability or long-term health condition and are committed to providing long-term support. The University’s disability advisor can provide support to applicants with a disability. At Trinity College, the Domestic Bursar can provide applicants with support; please contact them for further details.

Teaching commitments are mainly concentrated into Oxford’s three 8-week undergraduate teaching terms, making it easier to balance teaching and research. There is considerable flexibility in the organisation of duties, and generous sabbatical leave.

Your application will be judged solely based on how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. You should therefore upload, within a single PDF document, your full CV including your teaching and research experience, career details to date, awards received and publications list; your supporting statement; and your research proposal. A teaching proposal is not required.

The name of the PDF attachment should be of the form 182684_Surname_Initials.pdf. The total size of the attachment must not exceed 8 pages in a normal font and spacing. Please do not attach additional material as your application will not be considered if it is overlength.

All applications must be received by 12.00 noon on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email for assistance. Further help and support is available from the university's recruitment support page.

Please note that you will be notified of the progress of your application by automatic emails from the e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all emails. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

You should arrange for three reference letters to be sent by the closing date.