15224 - Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the Hodge Institute, School of Mathematics. The successful candidate will pursue research in algebraic geometry, including derived categories, birational geometry, hyperkähler varieties, abelian varieties, or tropical geometry, and contribute to a vibrant research culture.

The role includes organizing seminars, hosting visitors, and potentially helping run grant-funded workshops.

Formación

• Ph.D. in pure mathematics or close to completion by start.
• Strong background in algebraic geometry.
• Experience fostering a cohesive research group and inclusive culture.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in algebraic geometry.
• Help organise Hodge Institute seminars and group activities.
• Host research visitors and assist with grant-funded workshops and conferences.

Conocimientos

Algebraic geometry

Research collaboration

Reading seminars

Educación

Ph.D. in pure mathematics

Descripción del empleo

School of Mathematics

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 3 years

We are looking for a post-doc to conduct research within the Hodge Institute, in the School of Mathematics, in the area of Algebraic Geometry, including derived categories, birational geometry, hyperkaehler varieties, abelian varieties or tropical geometry.

The Opportunity:

The PDRA position has a proposed start date of September 2027, for three years; the start date is flexible. It is funded by the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship of Prof Arend Bayer. We encourage applications from candidates with an independent research vision and portfolio, who would interact with the vibrant research community in the Hodge Institutermary responsibility will be to conduct research (both individually and in collaboration with members of our group), they will also be encouraged to help organise Hodge Institute seminars and other group activities, to host research visitors, and (depending on funding source) to organise grant-funded workshops and conferences.

The positions come with a travel budget to host visitors and/or attend conferences and workshops.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ph.D. in pure mathematics (to be awarded or almost completed before taking up the post)
• Evidenced research background in algebraic geometry
• Desire and/or experience in fostering cohesiveness of a research group (e.g. leading informal reading seminars) and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.