Postdoctoral Research Associate in Probability Theory (Fixed Term)

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 Probability Theory. The positions are funded by ERC grants held by Professors Jason Miller and Pierre-François Rodriguez, who lead the probability group. The contract is fixed term for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal for a further year, at £37,694-£46,049 per annum, and comes with generous travel funding. Candidates must show the right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals, and carry out individual and collaborative research projects in Probability Theory
• Write up research work for presentation and publication, and communicate highly technical material
• Manage own research and administrative activities, and help prepare funding and contractual proposals
• Update specialist knowledge continuously and contribute to collaborative projects and funding proposals
• Build internal and external networks and contribute to the wider mathematical community
• May assist with student project supervision, provide limited instruction, and plan and deliver seminars on the research area

Required profile

• A PhD in mathematics (or expected to be awarded soon)
• Research experience in Probability Theory with sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge
• Experience of managing own workload

Applications are made online through the university's recruitment system, quoting reference LF51364. Applicants must name three academic referees, upload a full CV and a three-page description of recent research and future plans, and ensure at least one referee is available throughout the selection process. Interviews are held shortly after the closing date, 1 December 2026.