Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Logic

Position Overview

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Emmanuel Breuillard, Dr. Martin Bays, and the Mathematical Logic group at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 2-year, fixed-term position, funded by a research grant from the EPSRC. The starting date of this position is flexible with an earliest start date of 1 October 2026. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are able to start in October 2026 - January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Model Theory and related fields as part of the EPSRC standard research grant "Pseudofinite Geometry".
• Work independently, collaboratively with group members at Oxford, and/or with mathematicians internationally.
• Write up results either singly or with co-authors for publication in refereed journals and proceedings.
• Contribute to the activities of the wider Mathematical Logic research group.
• Provide up to three hours of teaching per week during academic terms.

Qualifications

• Have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline.
• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

Diversity Statement

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.