Overview
Research Associate in Pure Mathematics (AP13154) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
You will join the research group of Prof. Daniel Loughran as a postdoctoral research associate in pure mathematics to work on the project “Geometric Analytic Number Theory”. You should have expertise in one of the following areas:
- Rational points on varieties and local-global principles.
- Arithmetic statistics, including the distribution of number fields, class groups, and rational points.
- The arithmetic of algebraic stacks.
You will be expected to collaborate with Prof. Loughran, as well as plan and manage your own research and administration. You will also take an active role within the research group, including mentoring PhD students, and assisting with the organisation of study groups and seminars.
The position comes with associated travel funds and no teaching responsibilities. It is for 22 months with the latest possible start date being 1st October 2026.
A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- A track record of excellent research in the relevant subject area.
- A PhD (or close to finishing) in a relevant discipline.
- Good organisational and team working skills.
- Leadership and independence qualities.
Further information
For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Daniel Loughran, dtl32@bath.ac.uk
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year
As part of your application, please include a CV, research statement, complete the required supporting statements, and provide the details for 2 referees who can be contacted in case that you are shortlisted for the position.
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What we can offer you:
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 23 Nov 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
