Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pure Mathematics (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual research allowance £7,000

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 role involves developing an individual research program, joining a departmental group with a Faculty mentor, and potential Masters-level lecturing.

Candidates should have a PhD from the last three years (or be close to completion) and no more than three years of postdoctoral experience, with a proven research

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the last three years or near completion.
• Postdoctoral experience limited to at most three years.
• Ability to communicate technical material clearly.
• Ability to plan and manage one's own research and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct an independent program of research.
• Be associated with departmental research groups with a Faculty mentor.
• Opportunity to lecture at Masters level.
• Assist with student research projects and deliver small‑group teaching.
• Engage in building internal and external contacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Networking / collaboration

Education

PhD in Mathematics

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.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees, including their email addresses, on the online application form and upload a publication list, indicating up to four papers or preprints which you consider to be your strongest, a full curriculum vitae, and a description of your recent and planned 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 Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System.

To ensure your application can be fully considered, please make sure that both of your referees are aware of your application, and understand that their reference must be received BEFORE 14 December 2026. We encourage you to contact them in advance to confirm they are able to respond promptly once contacted.

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail].

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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