Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS). The Department is a growing and vibrant department in the Faculty of Science and Health. DMS is internationally known for its research in a range of areas, and offers an excellent education to its students.
The Department is now seeking to appoint an experienced algebraic or complex geometer as one of the two postdocs in the project, to join the research team. Experience in K-stability, (non-reductive) Geometric Invariant Theory, birational geometry of Fano threefolds, singularity theory of algebraic varieties, or moduli theory is desirable but not essential. Excellent programming skills in mathematics software (such as Python, SageMath, MAGMA…) is also desirable but not essential.
The post is for 18 months and will be based in Colchester, at the University of Essex. The PI at Essex, to which the Senior Research Officer will report to is Dr. Jesus Martinez-Garcia. The other PIs of the project are Prof. Ivan Cheltsov (Edinburgh), Dr. Anne-Sophie Kaloghiros (Brunel) and Prof. Hendrik Suess (Manchester/Jena). Several meetings between the different members of the project are planned for the duration of the project, as well as visits to and from external collaborators.
The main academic duties of this post are to explore how recently developed tools in the area of K-stability can provide a full classification of K-stable smooth Fano threefolds and their moduli, as well as to develop new tools in the area. To make progress towards these goals, the candidate will be expected to work with other researchers working in the areas of algebraic, complex and birational geometry. This is a great opportunity to build a leading interdisciplinary research profile and develop experience in a cutting-edge fast-developing field of high academic impact.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Essex has experienced an implosive growth in the last three years, nearly tripling the number of permanent academic staff, while rising its research profile. The newly created research theme in Algebra, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics counts with 7 staff members, two post-doctoral researchers and a number of PhD students. It sits within the research group in mathematics, which hosts a weekly seminar. The successful candidate will be appointed a mentor (other than the PI) within the Department for guidance and support throughout the project.
A full list of duties and person specification can be found within the job pack attached.
Please note this is a Grade 8 level position.
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Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (resourcing@essex.ac.uk).
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