Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pure Mathematics, University of Southampton

Full Time Fixed Term Two Year Contract

Applications are invited for a Research Fellowship in Pure Mathematics to start on 1st October 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful applicant will have a successful track record of research in geometric group theory, low dimensional topology, non-commutative geometry or other related area, and will collaborate with Professor Graham A. Niblo in the development of the research group. The post holder will undertake some teaching in the mathematics undergraduate programme and, where appropriate, will be encouraged to take part in joint supervision of graduate research students.

The Pure Mathematics Group at Southampton offers a welcoming, stimulating and active research environment with an excellent track record of postdoctoral development. Further information about the research group can be found at http://www.soton.ac.uk/maths/ and http://www.personal.soton.ac.uk/gan/.

Application procedure

The closing date for this post is 5 March 2012.  It is intended that interviews (which may be conducted by Skype) will take place in mid-March 2012. Please apply online through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk or alternatively telephone 023 8059 2750 for an application form. This should detail relevant experience and include a full CV together with email addresses of 3 referees. Please quote vacancy reference number 089912PJ on all correspondence.

 Informal enquiries can be made at any time to Prof Graham A. Niblo G.A.Niblo@soton.ac.uk telephone: +44 23 8059 3674.