Postdoctoral Research Associate in Derived Algebraic Geometry and Homotopy Theory

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

Hours: 37.5

Contract type: Fixed-term (2 years)

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr Lukas Brantner at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford.  This is a 2-year fixed term position and funded by the Royal Society.  We anticipate that the successful candidate will take up the position between 1 February 2025 at the earliest and 1 October 2025 at the latest.

The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in derived algebraic geometry and/or homotopy theory as part of the Royal Society grant “Tackling p-adic problems with partition Lie algebras” (RF\ERE\231095).

They will have the opportunity to do so independently and collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford and other mathematicians internationally. They are expected to provide informal mentorship of students in the group.

Applicants will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in pure mathematics, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. 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 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 at the email address given below, quoting vacancy reference 176414.

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 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).

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.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Friday, 29th November 2024 can be considered.

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