An exciting opportunity is available for up to two Post Doctoral Research Associates in Pure Mathematics, working in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. We encourage eligible applicants to also consider applying for the Herchel Smith Fellowship: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/52701. Duties include developing and conducting an individual program of research. The successful candidates will usually be associated with one of the departmental research groups and have a Faculty mentor. There may be opportunities for lecturing at Masters level, assisting with student research projects or delivering small-group teaching. You will be expected to plan and manage your own research and administration, with guidance if required. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of internationally outstanding research. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Ivan Smith by email - is200@cam.ac.uk Start Date: 01 October 2026 (or by agreement with the Head of Department) Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees (including contact email address) on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent and planned research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly. For queries regarding the application process, please email LF47596@maths.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference LF47596 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.