We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position to work with Professor Christopher Douglas at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed term position and is funded by EPSRC.
The successful candidate will be a member of a research team developing a combinatorial language for higher category theory that is amenable to computer implementation and applicable to the analysis of quantum algebraic and quantum computational problems. The successful candidate will be expected to jointly lead research efforts on the core combinatorial and category theory, and contribute effectively to the work of other team members focusing on computer implementation and applications to quantum theory. They will also be given the opportunity to undertake teaching which will not exceed 3 hours per week for 24 weeks per annum.

Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, possess expertise in combinatorial models for higher categories and a working knowledge of homotopy theory and quantum algebra together with some programming experience, preferably in javascript and/or node.js.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Administrator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 137842.

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://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=137842

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Thursday 29th November 2018 can be considered.

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