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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Physics University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Mathematics

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Supported by the Simons Collaboration on Celestial Holography grant held by Tim Adamo; includes substantial travel and research budgets.

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Dec 1, 2026

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University of Edinburgh

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Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
Mathematical Physics
General Relativity
String Theory
Quantum Gravity
Conformal Field Theory
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The School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in mathematical physics. The role is part of the Mathematical Physics group, which brings together researchers including Tim Adamo, Sayantani Bhattacharyya, José Figueroa-O’Farrill, Jelle Hartong, James Lucietti, Bernd Schroers and Joan Simon, alongside several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.

The post is supported by the Simons Collaboration on Celestial Holography grant held by Tim Adamo. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the grant-holder while also being encouraged to develop and pursue independent research directions. The position includes substantial travel and research budgets, and is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis.

The advertised research environment is centered on the University of Edinburgh’s mathematical physics community, with scope for interaction across an established group of faculty, researchers and doctoral students.

Funding details

Supported by the Simons Collaboration on Celestial Holography grant held by Tim Adamo; includes substantial travel and research budgets.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD in mathematical or theoretical physics and a track record of research excellence.

How to apply

Apply via the MathJobs listing and include a CV and a research statement of no more than 3 pages. Arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be sent to [email protected].

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