Research Associate in Algebraic Geometry

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Base salary will be based on experience and skills; the pay range is £38,784 - £47,389. The role is full‑time and will run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028.

• Annual leave: minimum 41 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata) with the option to purchase more
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid arrangements
• Generous pension scheme and family‑friendly policies such as paid time off for parenting, menopause support, and fertility treatment
• Wide range of staff discounts on shopping, eating out and travel
• Staff networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development (e.g., Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks)
• A commitment to development through learning, mentoring and Academic Career Pathways
• A recognition award scheme to reward exceptional contributions

The post is funded by the UKRI Grant “Motivic in variants and birational geometry of simple normal crossing degenerations”. You will work on a project with Prof. Evgeny Shinder, covering themes such as birational maps, singularities, motives, log geometry and derived categories.

• Contribute to research on singularities, Chow groups, rationality problems, and log‑geometry
• Give and attend local working seminars and collaborate with colleagues
• Prepare high‑quality research publications and maintain systematic records of scientific outputs
• Attend international conferences and deliver talks on the research group’s work
• Plan personal research schedules and workloads within the project timeline to meet milestones
• Monitor and check research results, adjusting plans as new developments arise
• Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to stay current and brief colleagues
• Carry out administrative roles as required
• Provide a small amount of undergraduate teaching (e.g., tutorial work)
• Perform other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Applicants should please reference the application criteria in the application statement when applying. The University values diversity and encourages all who meet the essential criteria to apply.

• PhD (or equivalent) in pure mathematics, or be close to completion
• Expertise in algebraic geometry, including motives, log‑geometry or derived categories
• Post‑doctoral research experience
• Experience of giving presentations and writing research publications for peer‑reviewed journals
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous demands and activities
• Broad interests across pure mathematics

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to conduct innovative research in pure mathematics
• Ability to organise resources, plan and progress work activities
• Ability to show personal initiative, reliability and attention to detail

Line manager:
Professor of Algebraic Geometry
Direct reports: N/A

The selection process will take place in January and will consist of an interview. Candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date if they have progressed.

Informal enquiries can be sent to Professor Evgeny Shinder:
Recruitment support:

Grade: 7
Work arrangement:
Full‑time
Duration: 1st October 2026 – 30th September 2028
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