Job Specifications
About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Tim Austin (Regius Professor) at Tim.Austin@warwick.ac.uk.
The ERC-funded project "HDPER - High-Dimensional Probability in Ergodic Theory and Representation Theory" is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Prof. Tim Austin.
The position begins in January 2026. It is initially for two years, with the possibility of extension for up to two more years.
This pure mathematics project lies at the intersection of Ergodic Theory, High-Dimensional Probability, Random Matrices, and Operator Algebras. It will develop new lines of research that link these fields, particularly through analogies between notions of entropy in (i) ergodic theory of non-amenable groups and (ii) representation theory of operator algebras.
Past research experience in one of these areas is essential. The project includes specific research problems lying close to each of these areas, so there is broad scope for your work on this project to align with your previous expertise and interests. However, you will be expected to develop complimentary expertise in other areas during your time in the position.
You will be working as part of an inclusive and flexible team based in the Warwick Maths Institute, a world-leading mathematics department. You will have opportunities to travel on research visits to collaborating groups and to conferences, both in the UK and abroad. You will also be given time and mentoring support to develop your own research profile and broader skills.
About You
You should have (or be due to submit soon) a PhD on a topic close to at least one of the areas of the project. Past experience with more than one of those areas is desirable but not essential.
You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, including being comfortable discussing your work with mathematicians outside your own fields of specialization. You will have a record of papers published (or accepted for publication) in research journals. You will have a high capacity for original research and creative thought, as well as the ability to manage your time effectively across multiple strands of research.
This advertisement assumes you will have submitted your thesis before the start of this position. If submission is close but not complete at your start date, then an offer of employment may be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. In this case, upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (PS34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (PS35,608 per annum).
About The Department
The Warwick Mathematics Institute is internationally recognised for its research and our best undergraduates are a match for those at any other UK university. We run a wide range of weekly seminar series, and many workshops and conferences, for which our Mathematics Research Centre provides organisational support.
A list of our staff and their research interests can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/research/researchers
and you can see our undergraduate module pages at
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/currentstudents/ughandbook
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and we would particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in UK mathematics. We are working hard towards improving our gender balance: we currently hold a Bronze Athena Swan award and our energetic Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion committee plays a significant role in shaping departmental policy.
We are an internationally diverse department. For those eligible, the University offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*
Find out more about us on our website.https://warwick.ac.uk/about/
QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 10th November 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV, Cover Letter, a list of publications and a research statement. Please include the list of publications and rese
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