Grade/Salary Range UE07 - £37,099 - £44,263

School/Department School of Mathematics

Contract type/Hours per week Fixed term/full-time

Fixed Term dates, 27 months

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in applied algebraic geometry/computational commutative algebra/algebraic statistics in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is available from 1st November 2023 for a 27 months fixed-term, full-time contract.

The position is funded through the Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship project “Pure Mathematics for Statistical inference,” of Dimitra Kosta. This project will further develop connections between algebra, geometry and statistics in the directions of singular learning theory, algebraic phylogenetics and Markov bases.

To maximise innovation and creativity in mathematics, applications from candidates with diverse career paths, including those returning from a career break or following time in other roles, are encouraged.

The Opportunity:

The Hodge Institute currently includes Milena Hering, Ana Rita Pires and Agata Smoktunowicz, while the Statistics group includes Natalia Bochkina, Sara Wade and Ruth King, working in areas related to the project, as well as a wealth of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. In addition to working in collaboration with the grant-holder (Dimitra Kosta), the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop and pursue their own approaches to research.

Applicants should have/or be close to obtaining a PhD in algebra, geometry or statistics, have an interest in applied algebraic geometry/computational commutative algebra/algebraic statistics and a track record of research excellence. Please upload a CV and a brief research statement (no more than 3 pages) when applying for the post via the online recruitment system.

In addition, please arrange for at least two letters of reference to be sent to references@maths.ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success: A PhD (or close to completion) in Algebra, Geometry or Statistics. Enthusiastic about exploring applications within maths and across disciplines. Track record of research excellence.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

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.

Interviews will be held a few weeks after the closing deadline.

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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.

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