Postdoctoral Research Associate in Operator Algebras

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mathematical institute in Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Operator Algebras. The role involves conducting research and mentoring D. Phil students in operator algebras within an EPSRC grant project. The position offers a competitive salary of £41,636 – £47,779 per annum for a fixed term of 24 months. Suitable candidates must have a PhD and strong collaborative skills.

Benefits

Athena SWAN Silver Award

Opportunity for research collaboration

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Mathematics or a related field.
• Experience in research on operator algebras.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in operator algebras as part of the EPSRC grant project.
• Provide informal mentorship to D. Phil students.
• Collaborate with other members of the research group.

Skills

Research in operator algebras

Collaboration with researchers

Mentorship of D. Phil students

Education

PhD in Mathematics or a related field

Job description

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Operator Algebras to work with Professor Stuart White at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. The position is full time, fixed-term for two years, and supported by a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), grant reference EP/X026647/1. This position is to start for the 2026-27 academic year, and the position is only tenable for the duration of the grant, which ends 31 August 2028.

The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in operator algebras and related fields as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) grant “Classification, Structure, Amenability and Regularity” (EP/X026647/1). They will be expected to conduct research in operator algebras and related fields which falls within the remit of this large-scale project and will have the opportunity to do so independently and/or collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford and/or other mathematicians internationally. They are expected to provide informal mentorship of D. Phil students in the group.

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Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: [e-mail] ), quoting vacancy reference 182824.

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Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Operator Algebras
Division: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Department: Mathematical Institute
Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Grade and salary: Grade 7: £41,636 – £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed-term (24 months)