Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geometry & Topology

About the role

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Geometry & Topology, funded by a grant held by Prof. Ailsa Keating. The post is available from 1 September 2027 (or by agreement) and the funds are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original research in mathematics
• Develop individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects
• Disseminate research findings through presentations and publications
• Plan and manage their own research activities, contribute to collaborative projects and funding proposals, and maintain and develop their specialist knowledge
• Communicate complex technical material and build internal and external networks
• Assist with student project supervision and the development of student research skills, provide limited instruction, and plan and deliver seminars on their research area

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field, or expectation of being awarded one soon
• Strong research track record; previous postdoc experience may be present
• Some expertise about connections between the listed fields and algebraic topology or geometric group theory is useful but not required

Required skills

• Expertise in at least one of: symplectic geometry, mirror symmetry, singularity theory
• Training in the parts of algebraic geometry and representation theory related to Bridgeland stability conditions, cluster algebras and quivers

To apply, candidates must register an account with the university's recruitment system and apply online, quoting reference LF51644. Applicants must provide the contact details of three academic referees, upload a full CV and a description of recent research (no more than three pages), and make sure their referees agree to be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to upload references.