Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pure Mathematics

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual research allowance up to £7K

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Pure Mathematics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. The appointees will develop an independent research program and usually join a departmental group with a Faculty mentor.

There may be opportunities to lecture at Masters level and supervise student projects. You will plan and manage your research and administration with guidance, and must communicate technical material

Qualifications

• PhD in pure mathematics or closely related field.
• PhD awarded within last three years or near completion.
• Ability to communicate technical material clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct an independent research program.
• Be associated with one of the departmental research groups and have a Faculty mentor.
• Lecturing at Masters level and assisting with student research projects or small-group teaching.
• Plan and manage your own research and administration with guidance if required.
• Build internal and external contacts and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Networking

Teaching/mentoring

Education

PhD in Pure Mathematics

PhD awarded within last 3 years or near completion

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Pure Mathematics, working in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

Duties include developing and conducting an individual program of research. The successful candidates will usually be associated with one of the departmental research groups and have a Faculty mentor. There may be opportunities for lecturing at Masters level, assisting with student research projects or delivering small-group teaching.

You will be expected to plan and manage your own research and administration, with guidance if required. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of internationally outstanding research and will have obtained their PhD within the last three years or be close to completing it. They should have at most 3 years of postdoctoral experience when they take up the position.

The successful candidate will be eligible to receive an annual research allowance up to £7K.

We expect to conduct online interviews in mid-January.

Start Date: 01 October 2027 (or by agreement with the Head of Department)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Ivan Smith by email at [e-mail]