Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Relativity (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Relativity to work on cosmological solutions and their dynamical properties within the initial value formulation of general relativity.

The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research, develop proposals, and assist in supervising student projects. Start date 01 February 2027. This is a fixed-term appointment for two years.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Mathematics or closely related field.
• Experience with the Cauchy problem in GR and cosmological big bang singularities.
• Ability to communicate technical material effectively to audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in mathematical relativity.
• Plan and manage own research and administration; develop proposals for external funding.
• Assist in supervision of student projects and seminars; participate in outreach where appropriate.

Skills

Communication of technical material

Student supervision

Research planning & management

Grant/proposal writing

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Experience in Cauchy problem in general relativity

Job description

# Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Relativity (Fixed Term)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 2027Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please provide the contact details (including e-mail addresses) of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System. Please encourage them to do so promptly.Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Associate Professor Zoe Wyatt by e-mail: [e-mail] you have any queries about the application process, please email: [e-mail] quote reference number LF51190 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.