Postdoctoral Research Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.
Grade UE07: £41,885 - £49,798 per annum pro-rata if part-time
School of Mathematics
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 3 years
We are looking for a post-doc to conduct research within the Hodge Institute, in the School of Mathematics, in the area of Algebraic Geometry, including derived categories, birational geometry, hyperkaehler varieties, abelian varieties or tropical geometry.
The Opportunity:
The PDRA position has a proposed start date of September 2027, for three years; the start date is flexible. It is funded by the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship of Prof Arend Bayer. We encourage applications from candidates with an independent research vision and portfolio, who would interact with the vibrant research community in the Hodge Institute rmary responsibility will be to conduct research (both individually and in collaboration with members of our group), they will also be encouraged to help organise Hodge Institute seminars and other group activities, to host research visitors, and (depending on funding source) to organise grant-funded workshops and conferences.
The positions come with a travel budget to host visitors and/or attend conferences and workshops.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Ph.D. in pure mathematics (to be awarded or almost completed before taking up the post)
- Evidenced research background in algebraic geometry
- Desire and/or experience in fostering cohesiveness of a research group (e.g. leading informal reading seminars) and promoting a positive and inclusive research culture.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
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How to apply
Please include a CV and a research statement in your application.
Please ask for three referees to send a letter of recommendation directly to [email protected]; please ask them to use “Faraday reference [your name]” as subject line, and to send the letter by 5thDecember. Please include the contact information for the same referees in your application.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Arend Bayer ([email protected]) directly.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications by candidates from minorities or underrepresented groups.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens in a new tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please note that if the role is offered on a part-time basis, sponsorship may be dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant, or the role may no longer meet the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 1st December 2026.
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Interviews will be held in December 2026 or January 2027.