We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Combinatorics to work with Professor Peter Keevash at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. The position is full time, fixed-term for three years, and supported by a grant from the European Research Council which is available from July 2021.

The successful candidate will join the Combinatorics group at Oxford and be responsible for conducting research as part of the ERC-funded project “Combinatorial Applications of Random Processes and Expansion”. They will write up their results for publication, present papers at conferences and contribute ideas for new research projects, whilst also managing their own academic research and administrative activities.

Applicants will 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 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=148644

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator using the email address below, quoting vacancy reference 148644.

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 Tuesday 12 January 2021 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing Monday 25 January 2021.