Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Mathematical Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professors Mezei, Schafer-Nameki, and Sparks. These are three-year, fixed-term positions, with expected start by 1 October 2027.

The research will focus on many-body quantum chaos, generalized symmetries in quantum systems, and holography, with opportunities for independent or collaborative work across Oxford and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in many-body quantum chaos, generalized symmetries in quantum systems, and low-dimensional or twisted holography.
• Publish results in refereed journals and proceedings, singly or with co-authors.
• Collaborate with group members at Oxford and internationally and contribute to broader Mathematical Physics activities.

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professors Mezei, Schafer-Nameki, and Sparks at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. These are three-year, fixed-term positions, funded by three different research grants from the ERC, UKRI, and STFC. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post by 1 October 2027.

The successful candidates will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in either:

• many-body quantum chaos and related fields
• application of generalized symmetries to many-body quantum systems and quantum information
• low-dimensional or twisted holography and its interplay with generalized symmetries

They will all be expected to conduct research which falls within the remit of this large‑scale project and will have the opportunity to do so in several ways including independently, collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford and/or with other mathematicians internationally.

They will contribute to the activities of the wider Mathematical Physics research group and write up the results of their work, either singly or with co‑authors, for publication in refereed journals and proceedings.

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