Research Associate in Pure Mathematics

3 days ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work on a project with Professor Tom Bridgeland FRS. The post is funded by an EPSRC Programme Grant held jointly with the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The post requires expertise in algebraic geometry or representation theory, and an aptitude for research in pure mathematics.

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree (or equivalent experience) in a discipline related to the project and a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area of pure mathematics, or evidence of working towards this qualification.

The School has a strong research ethos and an international reputation in research, with groups in Algebra and Geometry, Number Theory, Topology, Fluid Dynamics, Solar Physics and Plasmas, Mathematical Biology and Environment, Gravitation and Cosmology, Probability, and Statistics. There are also fruitful interdisciplinary links across the University.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.


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