Research Fellow (Mathematics and Theoretical Physics)

FTE: 1.0FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Two positions available on a fixed term basis (36 Months)

Salary: UH7 £35,333 pa to £42,155 pa dependent on skills and experience

Location: College Lane campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

The Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (MTP) research group at the University of Hertfordshire invites applications for two Research Fellowships. These fellowships are intended to allow the postholder to develop their own independent research programme in any area building on, or complementary to, the research group's existing strengths. These include: Integrability; Quantum Algebras and their Representation Theory; Higher and Derived Structures/Homotopy Algebras; Supergravity; Scattering Amplitudes; Semigroups; Topological Algebra.

These two positions are each of 3 years duration. One position is available starting 1 October 2023; the other position can start at any date after 1 April 2023, and no later than 1 October 2023.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be expected to pursue your own independent research programme in mathematics and/or theoretical physics, leading to the publication of research outputs including refereed publications in recognised journals. You are also expected to be open to collaborative projects with other members of research group, and to contribute to the positive and productive working atmosphere within the group by, for example, helping with the running of seminar series and journal clubs. You may have the opportunity to undertake some light teaching duties as part of your general academic development.

Skills and experience required

You should have a record of successfully working in a research environment, of producing publishable research outputs, and you should have appropriate experience of presenting your research.

Qualifications required

You will hold a good first degree in mathematics, theoretical physics, or another relevant discipline. You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in mathematics, theoretical physics, or another relevant discipline.

Please view the job description, person specification and annex for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact details: Informal Enquiries may be directed to Charles Young, Head of Research Group, c.young8@herts.ac.uk, or directly to any member of the research group.

Closing Date: 26^th February 2023

Interview Date: to be advised 

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