Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics

We are currently inviting applications for three Postdoctoral Research
Associates to work with Professor Sakura Schafer-Nameki at the Mathematical
Institute, University of Oxford. These are fixed-term positions with two
3-year positions and one 4-year position available. The positions are funded
by a research grant from the UKRI Frontier Research grant (based on an ERC
Advanced Grant). We anticipate the start-date of these positions to be no
later than October 1, 2024.





The successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research
which explores generalized symmetries in the context of various subfields of
theoretical physics, including quantum field theory, string theory, and
condensed matter physics.





Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in
theoretical or mathematical physics or a closely related discipline, possess
sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established
research programmes and have the ability to manage their own academic research
and associated activities.





We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena
SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress toward advancing racial and gender
equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency,
we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority
ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this
type at Oxford.





Please direct informal enquiries to the contact details below quoting vacancy
reference 168928.





Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description.
You will be asked to submit **a curriculum vitae including a full list of
publications, and a statement of research interests**.





**Three letters of reference should be submitted directly by referees to
references** **@maths.ox.ac.uk** **ahead of the closing date** **quoting the
vacancy number 168928.** (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting
their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing
date).





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this vacancy
and for further information, including a job description and selection
criteria, please apply below.





Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on **Friday 01 December
2023** can be considered.