Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematics

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its Mathematical Institute. This role focuses on exploring connections between probability and number theory, requiring a PhD or near completion. The position allows for independent research and collaboration with other researchers. A successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and expertise in related fields. The salary ranges from £41,636 to £47,779 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or close to completion.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relevant areas.
• Strong communication skills for publication and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Explore connections between probability and number theory.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Contribute to the Random Matrix Theory research group.

Skills

PhD in mathematics or related discipline

Specialist knowledge in random matrix theory or probability

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in mathematics or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professors Jon Keating and Louis-Pierre Arguin at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 3-year, fixed-term position funded by a grant from the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The starting date is flexible with an earliest start date of 1 June 2026, and we particularly welcome applicants who can start between 1 June 2026 and 1 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Join a research group with responsibility for exploring connections between probability and number theory as part of the EPSRC grant "Extreme Values of Complex Systems: Random matrices and L-functions".
• Conduct research within the remit of the project, including independent and collaborative work with other group members and researchers at Oxford and internationally.
• Contribute to the activities of the wider Random Matrix Theory research group and write up results for publication in refereed journals and proceedings, either solo or with co-authors.
• Potentially contribute a small amount of teaching to the department (up to three hours per week during the academic terms).

Qualifications

• You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate sufficient specialist knowledge in either random matrix theory, analytic number theory or probability to work within established research programmes.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

Equality, Diversity and Welfare

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, guiding progress toward advancing racial and gender equality. We would particularly welcome applications from women and BME candidates who are under-represented in positions of this type within the department.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: [e-mail]), quoting vacancy reference 182497.

Application and Selection

Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on the ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement addressing the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae with full publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of three referees as part of the online application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring letters of reference are received by the closing date.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Monday, 1 December 2025 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 08 December 2025.

Details

Recruitment Coordinator; Vacancy ID: 182497; Closing Date & Time: 01-Dec-2025 12:00; Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7; Salary: Grade 7: £41,636 - £47,779 per annum; Contact Email: [e-mail].