University of Cambridge, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Position ID:

CambUK-RA [#27227, LF47120]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dynamics (Fixed Term)

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Subject Area:

Mathematical Statistics

Appl Deadline:

2025/11/30 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/03, listed until 2025/11/30)

Position Description:

Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dynamics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. The successful applicant will join the team of Professor Holly Krieger and work on any aspect of algebraic, arithmetic or complex dynamics.

The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They will be expected to take an active role within the research group, including assisting in the development of graduate student research skills as well as participation in and planning/delivery of seminars and conferences relating to the research area.

The successful candidate will have completed (or nearly completed) a Ph.D. degree in mathematics and have relevant background knowledge in arithmetic, algebraic or complex dynamics.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Holly Krieger at hk439@cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email: LF47120@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Limit of tenure: 2 years. The start date is 1 October 2026 (or to be negotiated).

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Please indicate the contact details 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 at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process, and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Interview date: Interviews will be held in the first three weeks of January 2026.

Please quote reference LF47120 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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