Research Fellow

About the Role    

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Dr Walter Dean (Associate Professor) at [email protected].

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Warwick is inviting applications for an 18-month, fixed-term Research Fellow to assist with the AHRC–DFG project ‘The mathematical turn in philosophy: measurement, computation, (de)idealization’, led by Dr Walter Dean and Dr Benedict Eastaugh.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD in philosophy, mathematics, or computer science, with research expertise in an area relating to topics covered by the project. 

We particularly welcome applications from members of groups currently underrepresented in philosophy.

To find out more about the project, please visit our website.

About You    

The successful candidate will be an exceptional researcher with a developing profile in their field.

We are especially interested in candidates with existing research expertise in an area relating to the topics of the project, such as mathematical logic (including reverse mathematics, computability theory, and proof theory) or theoretical computer science (including complexity theory, computational social choice, Bayesian networks or similar theoretical developments in artificial intelligence).

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

About the Department    

You will join an ambitious, collegial, and welcoming department that is well-regarded internationally.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 48% of our research outputs were assessed as world-leading in terms of their originality, significance, and rigour. We are ranked 2nd in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

The Mathematics Institute was ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in REF 2021, with 65% of its research outputs assessed as world-leading.

The Department of Computer Science was ranked 4th in the UK for research quality in REF 2021, with 76% of its research outputs assessed as world-leading. Warwick’s success has been built on exceptional academic standards, combining creativity and intellectual rigour with agility, professionalism, and sustainability.

The University of Warwick is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

The Department of Philosophy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and the University holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Silver award.

About the University    

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply    

Closing Deadline: Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) 

* To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.

** You will be asked to attach a CV and Cover Letter. Within these documents, you should:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by specific reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave, part-time work, secondments) or any periods where you were unable to restricted to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Interview Date: Week Commencing 11th May 2026
• Start Date: 1st October 2026 

* Your application will only be considered if you complete and submit your application form before the closing deadline. You will not be able to submit after 11:55pm (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

** This information will be used in the shortlisting process. Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application.

What we Offer    

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion    

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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