Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics University of Oxford, Mathematical Inst

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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Euro Math Soc Full time

We invite applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to join the Mathematical Physics research group based at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford. These posts are funded by the Royal Society through the project "Quantum perturbation theory at large orders" of Dr Erik Panzer (grant RF\ERE\ Two posts are available, with end date 30 September 2025, and flexible starting dates between 01 February 2024 and 01 October 2024.

The post holder's research should contribute towards the project goals (see project website), e.g. in the development of mathematical and computational aspects of multi-loop Feynman integrals, Kontsevich deformation quantization, related special functions, or asymptotics and resummation of perturbation series. The successful candidate will manage and conduct their own academic research and administrative activities, write up their results for publication and participate fully in the activities of the research community at Oxford.

Applicants will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to contribute to the project. They will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: ), quoting vacancy reference

Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including a 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 UK time on Monday 27 November 2023 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 11 December 2023.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this vacancy and for further information, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

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