Postdoctoral Research Associate

the-university-of-edinburgh - United Kingdom | 2024-08-17 22:59:00

Grade UE07: £39,347 - £46,974 per annum

College of Science & Engineering / School of Mathematics          

Full time: 35 hours per week.

Fixed term: for 48 months.

 

The School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh is currently inviting applications for a Research Associate in algebraic geometry. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). 

The Opportunity:

The School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh is currently inviting applications for a Research Associate in algebraic geometry. The position is part of the Simons Collaboration “Moduli of Varieties”. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in algebraic geometry by the start of the appointment. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

  • Expert knowledge of algebraic geometry.
  • Proven ability to produce research of high quality in algebraic geometry.
  • Practical experience of applying algebra-geometric approaches and techniques to solve problems.
  • Background knowledge in Fano varieties and moduli of algebraic varieties.
  • Published papers/preprints in relevant academic journals.

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Applicants should upload a CV and a brief research statement (max two pages) when applying for the post online. In addition, they should arrange for at least two letters of reference to be sent direct to [email protected] quoting the reference number 11042. For informal enquiries please contact Ivan Cheltsov - [email protected] 

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

  • A competitive salary.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.  

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2024.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 19th August.



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