Postdoctoral Researcher in Number Theory & Arithmetic Statistics

1000scholars; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel funds

No teaching duties

Job summary

University of Bath invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Prof. Daniel Loughran as part of the EPSRC-funded Unifying Arithmetic Statistics programme.

The post is a fixed-term three-year appointment with a start planned for 1 October 2027, and potential flexibility in start date. The successful candidate will join a team led by Bath, with project leads at Glasgow, King's College London and Cambridge, contributing to activities such as study groups, conferences and

Qualifications

• Track record of excellent research in arithmetic statistics or related areas.
• PhD (or close to finishing) in a relevant field.
• Strong organisational and team-working skills; leadership and independence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a wider Bath-led team on the Unifying Arithmetic Statistics project.
• Plan and manage personal research as well as associated administration.
• Mentor PhD students and assist with study groups and seminars.
• Contribute to conferences, team retreats and hosting visitors.
• Engage in study groups, reviews, and other project activities.

Skills

Research excellence

PhD near completion

Leadership

Teamwork

Independence

Mentoring

Education

PhD (or close to finishing)

Job description

University of Bath invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Prof. Daniel Loughran as part of the EPSRC-funded Unifying Arithmetic Statistics programme.

The post is a fixed-term three-year appointment with a start planned for 1 October 2027, and potential flexibility in start date. The successful candidate will join a team led by Bath, with project leads at Glasgow, King's College London and Cambridge, contributing to activities such as study groups, conferences and