We invite applications for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Analytic Number Theory to work with Professor James Maynard. The positions are full time, fixed-term for three years, and the post-holders will be based at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford.

The successful candidates will be members of the Number Theory research group at Oxford, and work on research projects in analytic number theory. They will contribute ideas for new research projects, write up their results for publication and represent the research group at meetings, whilst also managing their own academic research and administrative activities.

Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. They will be able to manage their own academic research and associated activities and have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

To apply, please visit: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=148150

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Co-ordinator using the email address below, quoting vacancy reference 148150.

Please note that applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria outlined in the attached job description.  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).

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Friday 4 December 2020 can be considered.  Interviews are anticipated to take place in mid-January 2021.