Research Associate in Combinatorics and Related Fields (Fixed Term)

Applications are welcomed for multiple positions a post-doctoral Research Associates in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to work on Julian Sahasrabudhe's ERC grant "high dimensional probability and combinatorics". The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension, subject to the availability of funds. These positions offer the added benefit of support for reasonable relocation expenses, as well as coverage for visa costs.

Duties include working on research projects, presenting results and interacting with and mentoring PhD students. There is also an opportunity to supervise undergraduate students.

Start date: October 2025

Applications are due: March 2 2025

The successful candidate will have (or be close to completing) a PhD in combinatorics, probability, analysis or a related area. They will have, most importantly, an outstanding track record in research and be keen to undertake an ambitious research project. They will also have capability to collaborate with other mathematicians, write papers and communicate their findings.

Informal enquiries relating to the position should be directed to Dr Julian Sahasrabudhe at jdrs2@cam.ac.uk. Enquiries about the application process and discussing reasonable adjustments should be directed to the Human Resources team at: LF44613@maths.cam.ac.uk

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Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent 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.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 10 March 2025

Please quote reference LF44613 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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