Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Sciences

Acginc USA; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research institution is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate for the EPSRC New Investigator Award Project focusing on ergodicity and Lyapunov exponents in many-body Hamiltonian systems. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, alongside proven research and publication skills. Key responsibilities include investigating the role of adiabatic invariants and carrying out analytical tasks. This full-time role based in Lincoln offers a starting salary of £38,784 and a fixed term until April 2029.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, or close to completion.
• Proven track record in research and publication.
• Expertise in dynamical systems, Lyapunov exponents, ergodicity, or perturbation theory.

Responsibilities

• Investigate adiabatic invariants in statistical mechanics.
• Contribute to analytic methods for evaluating Lyapunov exponents.
• Carry out analytical and numerical tasks.

Skills

Research and publication

Programming skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Post Doctoral Research Associate – EPSRC New Investigator Award Project

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Lincoln

Salary: From £38,784 per annum

Duration: Fixed term until 20 April 2029, full time at 1 FE

Reference: CHS275

Closing Date: Wednesday 07 January 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026

In the research group of Dr. Helen Christodoulidi, there is a Post Doctoral Research Associate position available to work on the EPSRC‑funded New Investigator Award Project: Ergodicity And Lyapunov Exponents In Many‑Body Hamiltonian Systems. The project aims to approach statistical mechanics using elements from integrable systems theory, showing that integrable systems theory is invaluable even beyond its applicability boundaries within a traditional perturbation theory framework.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the role of adiabatic invariants to reshape the framework of statistical mechanics and bridge microscopic and macroscopic properties of many‑body Hamiltonian systems.
• Contribute to a study on analytic methods for evaluating Lyapunov exponents.
• Carry out analytical and numerical tasks, with strong programming skills.
• Work closely with Dr. Christodoulidi throughout the project.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field (or close to completion).
• Proven track record in research and publication.
• Expertise in dynamical systems, Lyapunov exponents, ergodicity, or perturbation theory.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Application Process

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form, upload a full curriculum vitae and a research statement not to exceed two pages.

For more details, refer to the job reference number CHS275 and contact Dr. Helen Christodoulidi. Please quote the reference number on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.