Senior Research Associate in Mathematics
Three-year postdoctoral position in Calabi-Yau triangulated categories and geometric models at Lancaster University.
Best for:Best for early-career mathematicians with a PhD in homological algebra, representation theory, or algebraic combinatorics.
Overview
Lancaster University's School of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral Senior Research Associate position within the EPSRC-funded project 'Mutations and geometric models'. The research focuses on the systematic study of Calabi-Yau triangulated categories across modular representation theory, singularity theory, and higher homological algebra. The successful candidate will work within the Pure Mathematics section, engaging with new ideas, developing insights, and utilizing mutations and geometric models. The role carries no mandatory teaching or administrative duties, enabling a dedicated focus on research with travel funds available for academic visits.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on Calabi-Yau triangulated categories using mutations and geometric models
- Develop new mathematical insights and methods within homological algebra, representation theory, or algebraic combinatorics
- Engage actively with the Pure Mathematics section and participate in research group discussions
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations
- Organize and undertake research visits supported by available travel funding
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in mathematics or a related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Specialism in homological algebra, representation theory, or algebraic combinatorics
- Ability to learn quickly and engage with new mathematical concepts
- Capacity to conduct independent research and contribute new insights
- Strong written and oral communication skills for academic dissemination
- Must hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline by the appointment start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-29
Candidates must complete the online application form and submit a full CV, a cover letter, a 1-page research statement detailing relevant expertise and future plans, and the contact details for two referees.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- 2 reference letters
Contact
Raquel Coelho Simões· Principal Investigator
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