Departmental Lecturer in Mathematical Finance

The Mathematical Institute proposes to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Mathematical Finance starting as soon as possible after 1 September 2010, or before then by mutual agreement. This is a fixed-term position until 30 September 2012.

The Lecturer will contribute to the teaching and administration associated with both the full-time MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance and the part-time MSc/Diploma course in Mathematical Finance which is run jointly with the Department for Continuing Education and is intended for finance professionals from a mathematical background. The lecturer will also be expected to contribute to the work of the Mathematical and Computational Finance research group.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD in Mathematics, show evidence of excellence in research in Mathematical Finance, at a level comparable with that of Oxford Mathematical Finance Group members and have a publication record in mathematical and computational finance in refereed journals consistent with the stage their career.

Further particulars of the post are available from The Administrative Assistant (Vacancies), Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LB (email vacancies [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk) and at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies.

Applicants should submit a letter of application setting out how they meet the selection criteria, supported by a curriculum vitae, list of publications, details of teaching experience, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications should be sent to the Administrative Assistant at the above address to arrive no later than noon on Monday 26 April 2010. Applicants must arrange for references to be sent to the Administrative Assistant by the closing date. Please quote reference BK/10/012.

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