Salary: GBP 33,309- GBP 40,927
Reference: LF29403
Closing date: 14 January 2022

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr Ruadhaí Dervan on complex geometry. The post is available for 12 months from 1 October 2022 (the starting date is flexible and earlier start dates are possible by negotiation), and is funded associated to the Royal Society University Research Fellowship “Moduli spaces and fibrations in complex geometry”, which is held by Dr Ruadhaí Dervan.

Applicants should have, or be about to complete, a PhD in a relevant field, a strong research track record, and may have previous postdoc experience. Applicants with experience in K-stability, Kähler geometry, birational geometry or non-Archimedean geometry are especially encouraged to apply. Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. Candidates will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. The post holder may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

Informal queries can be addressed to Dr Ruadhaí Dervan at LF29403@maths.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/32804.

You will need to upload full curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a description of your recent and future research projects (not to exceed three pages). The contact details of two academic referees will be required; please ensure that your referees are aware that they may be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Closing date for applications is 14th January 2022.
Interviews are likely to be held remotely soon after the closing date.
Fixed-term: the funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Please quote reference LF29403 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.