Research Fellow in Representation Theory and/or Applications

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking two Research Fellows in Representation Theory to engage in a unique EPSRC Programme Grant. The role involves collaborative research across algebra, geometry, topology, and physics, offering an opportunity to contribute to a pioneering programme that pushes the boundaries of representation theory.

Qualifications

• Background in representation theory or related areas.
• Ability to work on cross-disciplinary themes.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research on combinatorial representation theory.
• Collaborate with a research team on various themes.

Skills

Algebra

Geometry

Topology

Statistical Mechanics

Topological Quantum Computing

Job description

Research Fellow in Representation Theory and/or Applications, Leeds

Client:

University of Leeds

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Research Fellow in Representation Theory and/or Applications

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in an area related to representation theory and/or applications? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

We are looking for two Research Fellows to work on the EPSRC Programme Grant, “Combinatorial Representation Theory: Discovering the Interfaces of Algebra with Geometry and Topology”.

You will join a strong and supportive collaborative team: Karin Baur, Eleonore Faber, Joao Faria Martins, Bethany Marsh, Paul Martin and Alison Parker.

The vision of the programme is to develop a broad, holistic and useful theory of representations, engaging and unifying diverse perspectives, from algebra, geometry and topology to physics, life sciences and engineering, enabling a cross-discipline transfer of ideas. Our aim is thus to develop a unifying representation theory, which acts as a conduit for cross-fertilization between these disciplines.

The programme is organised around four themes:

1. Algebras bridging between combinatorics and geometry;

2. Mutation of algebraic and geometric structures;

3. Algebraic geometry of Grassmannians and moduli spaces;

4. Computation for Physics.

An ability to work on Theme 4 is preferred for the 30 month position, but the programme grant is flexible and applications from candidates with the potential to work on any of the four themes will be considered.

In particular, preference may be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: diagram algebras, Hecke algebras, Brauer algebras, homological algebra, algebraic groups, statistical mechanics, topological quantum field theory, topological quantum computing, algebraic computation, and geometric topology. For more information on the programme, please see our .

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom