Research Assistant / PhD Study (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an applicant for a fully funded ERC Research Assistant position with funding to undertake a PhD in probability theory led by Professor Jason Miller in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

Duties include undertaking your own program of research and assisting with ongoing research programmes; writing up results for publication; and presenting your work to colleagues at conferences or seminars, both internally and externally. You may also be asked to assist in organising various seminars and study groups. During the period of funding for this role, you will be eligible to complete your PhD studies.

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in mathematics by the start date of the position and should have relevant background knowledge in probability theory.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance, with an anticipated start date of 01 October 2026.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Jason Miller at jpm205@cam.ac.uk

For queries relating to the application process, please email LF49041@maths.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LF49041 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form (including their e-mail address) and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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