Postdoctoral Research Associate
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Salary
- GBP 41064.00–48822.00 YEAR
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr Ofer Busani’s research group in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.
The position is funded by Dr Busani’s ERC Starting Grant “UnivKPZ” and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in random growth models, the KPZ universality class, and probability theory. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Busani and collaborators within the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a joint research centre between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.
Light teaching opportunities (e.g. undergraduate tutorials, project supervision) are available for candidates who wish to broaden their career development.
Your skills and attributes for success
- PhD in Mathematics (or near completion)
- Strong background in probability theory
- Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
- Ability to disseminate research outcomes through publications and presentations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organisational skills (e.g. contributing to seminars, workshops)
- Research experience in the KPZ universality class, first/last passage percolation, directed polymers, or integrable probability (desirable)
The position is due to start on 1st September 2027.
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