Research Associate in Probability Theory (Fixed Term)

Overview

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge. This fixed-term role focuses on conducting research in probability theory. The probability group includes Professors Jason Miller, James Norris, Pierre-Francois Rodriguez, Sourav Sarkar, Perla Sousi, and Wendelin Werner, and the position receives support from European Research Council grants held by Professors Jason Miller and Pierre-François Rodriguez. Funding for this post is available for two years initially, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD in mathematics or expect to be awarded one soon, alongside relevant experience in probability theory research. Applicants need to be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

What you get

The role provides a salary ranging from 37,694 to 46,049 British Pounds per annum. Additionally, the position comes with generous travel funding.

How to apply

Applicants must register an account with the online recruitment system and submit their application online, referencing LF51364. The submission requires a full curriculum vitae, a description of recent research and future research plans not exceeding three pages, and the contact details of three academic referees. At least one referee must be contactable during the selection process and prepared to upload a reference via the web recruitment system upon request from the Mathematics HR Office Administrator. Informal inquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Jason Miller or Professor Pierre-François Rodriguez, while questions regarding the application process should be sent via email to LF51364@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-01.