Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics

Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Hours: 37.5

Contract type: Fixed-term - Three posts for 3 years each

We are currently inviting applications for three Postdoctoral Research Associates to work in the Mathematical Physics Group at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. These are three fixed-term positions of 3-years each. The positions are funded by a research grant from the UKRI Frontier Research grant (based on an ERC Advanced Grant, Schafer-Nameki). We anticipate the start-date of these positions to be no later than October 1, 2025.

The successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research which explores generalized symmetries in the context of various subfields of theoretical physics, including quantum field theory, quantum gravity, and/or condensed matter physics.

Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics or a closely related discipline, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have the ability to manage their own academic research and associated activities.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 176263.

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 asked to submit a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and a statement of research interests.

Three letters of reference should be submitted DIRECTLY by referees to references@maths.ox.ac.uk ahead of the closing date quoting the vacancy number 176263. (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 vacancy and for further information, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

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