Postdoc: Rep Theory, Cluster Algebras & Quantum Topology

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel budget for visitors/conferences

Technology expense allowance

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Edinburgh’s Hodge Institute in the School of Mathematics invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to work on representation theory, cluster algebras, quantum topology, and interactions with quantum field theory. The appointee will undertake independent and collaborative research and contribute to the Institute’s seminar activities.

Starting around 1 July 2027 for 1–2 years with potential extension, the position includes travel funding and an allowance

Formación

• PhD in pure mathematics or theoretical physics, to be awarded or near completion before starting.
• Strong research background in the listed areas and ability to lead/cohere a research group.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research individually and in collaboration with group members.
• Help organise Hodge Institute seminars and other group activities.
• Host research visitors and contribute to grant-funded workshops.
• Travel to conferences and workshops; manage technology expenses as needed.

Conocimientos

Representation theory

Poisson geometry

Cluster algebras

Quantum topology

Topological quantum field theory

Educación

PhD in pure mathematics or theoretical physics

Descripción del empleo

The University of Edinburgh’s Hodge Institute in the School of Mathematics invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to work on representation theory, cluster algebras, quantum topology, and interactions with quantum field theory. The appointee will undertake independent and collaborative research and contribute to the Institute’s seminar activities.

Starting around 1 July 2027 for 1–2 years with potential extension, the position includes travel funding and an allowance