Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, funded by a grant held by Prof. Ailsa Keating.
Applicants should have (or expect to be soon awarded) a PhD in a relevant field, a strong research track record, and may have previous postdoc experience.
Candidates should have expertise in at least one of the following: symplectic geometry, mirror symmetry, singularity theory; or have training in the parts of algebraic geometry/representation theory related to Bridgeland stability conditions, cluster algebras, and quivers. Some expertise about connections between these areas and algebraic topology or geometric group theory would be useful but is not required.
Duties include conducting original research in mathematics, developing individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects, and disseminating research findings through presentations and publications. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research activities, contribute to collaborative projects and funding proposals, maintain and develop their specialist knowledge, and communicate complex technical material. They will also be expected to build internal and external networks and contribute to the wider mathematical community. Duties may also include assisting with student project supervision and the development of student research skills, providing limited instruction, and planning and delivering seminars relating to their research area.
The post is available from 1 September 2027 (or by agreement). The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
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Please indicate the contact details, including their email addresses, of three 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 your referees are 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.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Ailsa Keating (amk50@cam.ac.uk).
If you have any queries about the application process, please email LF51644@maths.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference LF51644 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Key information
- Department/location: Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
- Salary: £38,448-£46,970
- Reference: LF51644
- Category: Research
- Date published: 10 November 2026
- Closing date: 20 December 2026