Research Associate in Pure Mathematics
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a new postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will work with Dr Min Lee on aspects of this project and related mathematical research. The purpose of the projects is to study individual automorphic forms and their L-functions explicitly by exploring Arthur-Selberg trace formulas, which is further explained in the job description.
What will you be doing?The successful candidate with be collaborating with Dr Min Lee and other researchers on the Arthur-Selberg trace formulas and related topics project, in addition to working on their own independent research projects.The successful candidate with be collaborating with Dr Min Lee and other researchers on the Arthur-Selberg trace formulas and related topics project, in addition to working on their own independent research projects.
You should apply ifIt is essential that candidates have studied analytic number theory and automorphic representations; computer coding skills are not required, but desirable. The successful candidate should also have demonstrated ability to write and publish academic papers for leading international journals. They should also have the ability to conduct research independently and as part of a collaboration.
Funding is available for two years, starting form earlier than 1st of October 2023.
Additional informationFor informal enquiries, contact: Min Lee, min.lee@bristol.ac.uk
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Available documents
- Further Particulars - School of Mathematics 22-23.pdf
- ACAD106879 - Research Associate - JD.pdf
JOB NUMBER
ACAD106879
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
CLOSING DATE
13 Jun 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Science
SALARY
£36,333 to £40,745 per annum
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