Research Associates in Probability Theory x 2

5 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy Full time

Applications are invited for
two
Post-doctoral Research Associates in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to work on research in Probability Theory. The probability group at the University of Cambridge includes Professors Jason Miller, James Norris, Pierre-Francois Rodriguez, Sourav Sarkar, Perla Sousi, and Wendelin Werner. The positions will be supported by the ERC grants held by Professors Jason Miller and Pierre-Francois Rodriguez. The positions come with generous travel funding.

Duties include conducting original research in mathematics, by developing individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and are expected to be able to build internal and external contacts and contribute to the mathematical community. You may 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.

The successful candidate will have (or expect to be soon awarded) a PhD in mathematics and research experience in Probability Theory.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting either Professor Jason Miller or Professor Pierre-Francois Rodriguez

If you have any queries about the application process, please e-mail

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance with the possibility of renewing for a further year.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please indicate the contact details of three academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research and plans for future research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Please quote reference LF47710 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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