Postdoctoral Research Associate in Topological Data Analysis

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Topological Data Analysis

Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Ulrike Tillmann, Vidit Nanda and Heather Harrington on an exciting project in applied topology for data science with links to geometry and systems biology. This is a full-time position, fixed-term for 24 months. It is supported by a Centre-to-Centre research grant from the EPSRC. The start-date for this position is flexible, but September - October 2026 is preferred.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Centre for Topological Data Analysis with responsibility for carrying out research in applied/computational topology or algebra for biological systems and assist in organising activities relevant to this group. They will write up their results for publication, present papers at conferences and contribute ideas for new research projects, whilst also managing their own academic research and administrative activities.

They will also be involved in student projects and/or outreach activities.

You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in applied/computational topology, applied/computational algebraic geometry, data science/networks or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in applied topology and/or algebra, random topology, algebraic statistics, machine learning, and/or computational biology to be able to work within established research programmes. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings, alongside the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 27 March 2026 can be considered.

Contact Person : Tessa Krages

Vacancy  : 184994

Closing Date & Time : 27-Mar-2026 12:00

Pay Scale : RESEARCH GRADE 7

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Salary (£) : £41,636 - £47,779 per annum