We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position to work with Professor Francis Brown and Professor Lionel Mason at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. The project is to develop the mathematics of scattering amplitudes and connections with algebraic geometry, in particular the Galois theory of periods. This is a fixed term position funded by ERC until 28 February 2022.

The successful candidate will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research as part of the project. The successful candidate will provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers.

Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes together with the ability to manage their own academic research and associated activities.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Administrator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 141827.

Applicants should read the job description before writing their application. You will be required to upload a letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing date).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=141827

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 19th August 2019 can be considered.

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