University of Cambridge

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Location: Cambridge

Salary: 37,694 to 46,049

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 15th October 2026

Closes: 1st December 2026

Job Ref: LF51364

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate 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 position will be supported by the ERC grants held by Professors Jason Miller and Pierre-Fran ois Rodriguez. The positions come with generous travel funding.

Role Responsibilities

The role involves conducting original research in mathematics, developing individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects, and disseminating research findings through presentations and publications. You will plan and manage your own research activities, contribute to collaborative projects and funding proposals, maintain and develop your specialist knowledge, and communicate complex technical material. You will also be expected to build internal and external networks and contribute to the wider mathematical community. The role may additionally involve supporting student research and project supervision, providing limited instruction, and planning and delivering research seminars.

Eligibility

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

Informal Inquiries

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

Application Process Queries

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

Duration

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

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Application Requirements

Please indicate the contact details of three academic referees on the online application form.
Upload a full curriculum vitae.
Upload a description of your recent research and plans for future research (not to exceed three pages).
Ensure at least one referee is contactable throughout the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to upload a reference to the Web Recruitment System promptly.

Job Reference

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

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