Contract:  Fixed Term October 2026 – September 2027

Mansfield College proposes to elect up to four Visiting Fellowships for all or part of the academic year October 2026-September 2027. The purpose of the Visiting Fellowship, which is non-stipendiary, is to provide a social and academic base for visiting scholars to conduct research in Oxford University, to have access to University libraries, and to use the College as a means of establishing contact with other scholars in the College and the University. This year, Visiting Fellowships are open to scholars whose interests lie within the following subjects: Computer Science, Engineering Science, Materials Science, Mathematics and Physics.

Visiting Fellows will be full members of the Senior Common Room. The Fellowship covers 2 free meals per week and 3 dinners per term. The College is unable to provide study space or residential accommodation.

Please note that the Fellowship is not suitable for DPhil/PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, or academics holding a post in Oxford.

If you would like to apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter or supporting statement via the above 'Apply' link by noon on 5th June 2026.

Further information about Mansfield College can be found on our website https://www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/. Appointment is subject to the provision of proof of the right to work in the UK.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Equal Opportunities

Mansfield College and the University of Oxford are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Mansfield actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability

Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments, we should be making to assist you with your application or whether you have a disability which may affect it. Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you to attend an interview if shortlisted for this position.

To comply with UK employment legislation, the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility for employment before starting work with the College.

Potential applicants should note that this advertisement does not satisfy the requirements of the UK Home Office in relation to a sponsorship for a visa.