Post Doctoral Research Associate

Applications are invited for a 3 year Research Associate position in the department of Mathematics at the University of York to work under the supervision of Dr. Geranios on the Royal Society research grant “An important conjecture in the representation theory of the symmetric groups”.

The aim of the project is to answer some fundamental questions in the modular representation theory of the general linear groups and symmetric groups. We wish to gain insight into the structure of the induced modules and Specht modules respectively, obtain new results on the decomposition number problem and compute certain extension groups between irreducible representations for these groups. We also aim to express our results in the wider context of the quantum general linear groups and Hecke algebras.   

Candidates will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant area of Mathematics. An ideal candidate will have a background in representation theory of algebraic groups, symmetric groups, Schur algebras and Hecke algebras. The applicant should also show great potential at mastering new areas and techniques.

Main Purpose of Role

• To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research
• To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects  

Key Responsibilities

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects, duties to include: analysis and interpretation of research data; use of appropriate research techniques and methods; writing up of research results and dissemination through publications, seminar and conference presentations and public engagement and outreach activities; contributing to the identification of possible new areas of research
• To contribute to the preparation of research proposals and applications to external bodies
• To undertake appropriate organisational and administrative activities connected to the research project, including conference organisation, and the development of promotional or educational material including website maintenance and development
• To develop and initiate collaborative working internally and externally, duties to include: the building of internal contacts and participation in internal networks; collaboration with colleagues on joint projects as required; participation in and identification of external networks in order to share information and identify potential opportunities for collaboration and possible sources of funding; attendance at and contribution to relevant meetings
• To provide guidance to other staff and students, as required, as well as coordinating the work of small research teams
• To assist with undergraduate teaching in your own area of expertise.     

Interview date: 27th January 2023

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Haralampos Geranios, haralampos.geranios@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

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