Probability Theory

Postdoctoral Research Associates in Probability Theory (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Funding
ERC grant
Application deadline

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Postdoctoral Research Associates in Probability Theory (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to work on research in Probability Theory. The probability group at the University of Cambridge includes Professors Jason Miller, James Norris, Pierre-Francois Rodriguez, Sourav Sarkar, Perla Sousi, and Wendelin Werner. The positions will be supported by the ERC grants held by Professors Jason Miller and Pierre-François Rodriguez. The positions come with generous travel funding.

Duties include conducting original research in mathematics, developing individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects, and disseminating research findings through presentations and publications. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research activities, contribute to collaborative projects and funding proposals, maintain and develop their specialist knowledge, and communicate complex technical material. They will also be expected to build internal and external networks and contribute to the wider mathematical community. Duties may also include assisting with student project supervision and the development of student research skills, providing limited instruction, and planning and delivering seminars relating to their research area.

The successful candidates will have (or expect to be soon awarded) a PhD in mathematics and experience in research in Probability Theory.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting either Professor Jason Miller at jpmiller@statslab.cam.ac.uk or Professor Pierre-François Rodriguez at pfr26@cam.ac.uk .

If you have any queries about the application process, please e-mail LF51364@maths.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for 2 years in the first instance with the possibility of renewing for a further year.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please indicate the contact details of three academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research and plans for future research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Please quote reference LF51364 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Department/location

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Salary

£37,694-£46,049

Reference

LF51364

Category

Research

Date published

15 October 2026

Closing date

1 December 2026

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