UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
DEPARTMENT OF PURE MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN PROBABILITY

For more info, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/26627/

Salary: £32,816-£40,322 per annum

Limit of tenure: three years

Closing date: 6 December 2020

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Probability. The post is available for 3 years from 1 October 2021 (or by negotiation). Appointments will be made at an appropriate point on the University’s Research Associate scale. This post is associated with Dr Roland Bauerschmidt’s ERC grant `Renormalisation, dynamics, and hyperbolic symmetry’ and priority will be given to applicants with expertise in probability, mathematical physics, and other related fields. The position is associated with a generous research allowance for academic visits, equipment, and conference travel.

The successful candidate will have completed (or be about to complete) a PhD in Probability, Mathematical Physics, or a closely related area and will have demonstrated a capacity to produce world-class research. 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 also 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 inquiries can be made by contacting LF23781@maths.cam.ac.uk.

For information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/26627/

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.