Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pure Mathematics (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge is looking for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Pure Mathematics. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 3 years, based in Cambridge, and is responsible to the Head of Department, Professor Ivan Smith. It sits alongside the Herchel Smith Fellowship position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and carry out an individual programme of research, usually within one of the department's research groups and with a faculty mentor.
• Plan and manage your own research and administration, with guidance if required.
• Write up research work for presentation and publication, and help with grant administration and reports for funding bodies.
• Communicate technical material and build internal and external contacts.
• May assist with Masters-level lecturing, student research projects and small-group teaching.

Required profile

• A PhD in Pure Mathematics obtained within the last three years, or close to completion.
• A proven record of internationally outstanding research.
• At most 3 years of postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
• Ability to communicate technical material and to manage your own workload.

What we offer

• Salary of Grade 7, £38,448 per annum.
• An annual research allowance of up to £7K.
• Hybrid working policy, with the understanding that some tasks require being on campus.

Online interviews are expected in mid-January. Applications are made through the university's online recruitment system, with a publication list, CV and a three-page research description, and references received before 14 December 2026. The closing date is 7 December 2026.