Research Associate in Representation Theory (fixed-term) (ED12257)

University of Bath
December 18, 2024
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Job title Research Associate in Representation Theory (fixed-term)

Department Mathematical Sciences

Salary Starting from £37,999, rising to £45,163

Grade Grade 7

Contract Type Full Time, Fixed Term

Placed on Thursday 28 November 2024

Closing date Wednesday 18 December 2024

Interview date Monday 20 January 2025

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About the role

Dr Lewis Topley is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research associate to work in the field of representation theory.

Candidates with an interest in the following topics are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Representations of algebraic groups and Lie algebras.
  • Quantum groups, vertex algebras and mathematical physics.
  • Poisson geometry and geometric representation theory.
  • Our ideal candidate will have some experience of collaborating or working in a team.

    Researchers with an interest of applying for additional funding to be held at the University of Bath are especially welcome to apply.

    As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

    The ideal candidate will be a researcher with research interests that align with Lewis Topley's.

    What we can offer you:
  • a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
  • generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
  • we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
  • an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
  • a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
  • a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
  • Find out more about our benefits.

    We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

    We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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  • We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

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