Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Relativity

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to work on cosmological solutions and their dynamical properties under the initial value formulation of general relativity. Start date is 01 February 2027.

The post is fixed-term for two years with funds available. The successful candidate will develop and conduct independent and collaborative research, assist in proposals, and support student

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics with experience in the Cauchy problem in general relativity.
• Strong ability to communicate technical material and collaborate on projects.
• Experience in planning and conducting independent research and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct independent and collaborative research objectives and projects.
• Plan and manage own research and administration with guidance if required.
• Assist in proposals and applications to external bodies and supervise student projects.

Skills

Research skills

Academic writing

Collaborative research

Communication of technical material

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

A position exists for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to work on cosmological solutions and their dynamical properties under the initial value formulation of general relativity.

Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

The successful candidate will have (or expect to soon be awarded) a PhD degree in Mathematics with experience in the Cauchy problem in general relativity, in particular the rigorous analytical study of cosmological big bang singularities and relationship to asymptotic notions of initial data.

Start date:

01 February 2027

Fixed-term:

The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Interview date:

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£37,694 to £46,049 per annum