Research Associate in Pure Mathematics (2 posts available)

These posts are for two-year research associates funded by the Royal Society.

The successful applicants will work with Thomas Bloom, under their Royal Society grant, on additive combinatorics and analytic number theory. They will be expected to conduct research, both jointly with Thomas Bloom and independently, into topics in additive combinatorics and/or analytic number theory.

There are no teaching obligations, but limited teaching opportunities are available.

These are full-time posts but applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements are welcome and will be accommodated where compatible with the needs of the project.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

As part of the application form please can you submit a 2-page research statement alongside your CV. You will need to merge the 2 documents together and upload this under the CV tab.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Thomas Bloom

Email: thomas.bloom@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.