Postdoctoral Research Associate - CONUREP (Convergence of Unitary Representations) in North East

You will work closely with PI Michael Magee to deliver research objectives of the grant proposal CONUREP. This will include research discussions, dissemination of research (writing, seminar talks), and active participation within the research group of the PI. The appointee will be expected to perform all the research duties commensurate with the expectations of a professional research mathematician, without the responsibilities of teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that lead to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• Publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• Assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• Liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• Plan and manage own research activity and research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
• Deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
• Be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
• Contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• Engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• Engage in continuing professional development by participating in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc., and by attending relevant training and development courses.

The appointment is provisionally for 36 months beginning 1st October 2026. The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. While this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01 October 2026.