Research Associate in Pure Mathematics

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Manchester, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Aug 2021

Applicationsareinvited from pure mathematicians (with expertise in the model theory of fields) of outstanding potential fortheabovepost, which is for 3 years.

The position is available from 1st October 2021, or at another mutually agreed date. The position is full-time, but applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements are also welcome.

You are expected to have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD (or equivalent) in pure mathematics with a focus in model theory and/or related topics.

The primarydutywillbeconducting high quality research in the area of model theory and its connections to field theory and related areas. The post is funded by an EPSRC grant with research aims specific to the project in the area specified above. You will be expected to work towards achieving these aims in collaboration with the Principal Investigator; as well as develop your own line of research.

You should provide an academic CV and a research statement. The latter should be at most two sides of A4 excluding references. Both documents should be submitted in a single pdf file through the online system. In addition, the names of two references should be provided, in the relevant space of the online application.


Interviews to be held week commencing 16 August 2021.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Happy to talk flexible working.


Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.


Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:Omar Leon Sanchez (Principal Investigator).

Email: [email protected]


General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]


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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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