Senior Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £38,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum. 

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Associate to join the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics to work with Dr. Chris Birkbeck on a project to link the L-functions and modular forms database (LMFDB) with Lean's Mathlib. This ambitious project will contribute to the formalisation of mathematics, making advanced number theoretic concepts accessible and verifiable within a proof assistant environment.

As a Senior Research Associate you will be associated with this project contributing ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.

You will have a postgraduate level research degree, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area (completed by the time of taking up the post or within 6 months of appointment). You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area would be advantageous, in particular knowledge and skills in number theory and/or mathematical formalisation. You must also be able to fulfil all essential elements of the person specification.

This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on a fixed term basis for 22 months until 30 June 2027.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We strongly encourage female, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.   

Closing date: 10 August 2025

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