Research Associate in Pure Mathematics

About the role

You will join the research group of Prof. Daniel Loughran as a postdoctoral research associate in pure mathematics to work on the project "Geometric Analytic Number Theory". You should have expertise in one of the following areas:

• Rational points on varieties and local-global principles.
• Arithmetic statistics, including the distribution of number fields, class groups, and rational points.
• The arithmetic of algebraic stacks.

You will be expected to collaborate with Prof. Loughran, as well as plan and manage your own research and administration. You will also take an active role within the research group, including mentoring PhD students, and assisting with the organisation of study groups and seminars.

The position comes with associated travel funds and no teaching responsibilities. It is for 22 months with the latest possible start date being 1st October 2026.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• A track record of excellent research in the relevant subject area.
• A PhD (or close to finishing) in a relevant discipline.
• Good organisational and team working skills.
• Leadership and independence qualities.

Further information

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Daniel Loughran, dtl32@bath.ac.uk

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

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