Research Associate in Lorentzian Manifold Reconstruction

Research Associate – Lorentzian Manifold Reconstruction

We are looking for a Research Associate to support a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship in the School of Mathematics. This project aims to find rigorous mathematical connections between continuous models of spacetime (Lorentzian manifolds) and discrete models (causal sets).

• Study how geometric bounds constrain the topology of Lorentzian manifolds.
• Develop algorithms to recover Lorentzian manifolds from finite point samples.
• Use tools from mathematical statistics to evaluate these algorithms.
• Create a structured personal development plan with financial support to build your career in research mathematics.

• Hold a PhD in Mathematics, or be nearing completion of a PhD.
• Have a proven portfolio of research in Lorentzian geometry and/or manifold reconstruction.
• Have a proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team working.

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter. This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you may spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work‑life balance.

Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).

Closing date:
Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under‑represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, BAME or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job‑share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), meaning that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff University.

Rydym yn chwilio am Gymrawd Ymchwil i gefnogi Cymrodoriaeth Arweinwyr y Dyfodol UKRI yn yr Ysgol Mathemateg. Nod y prosiect hwn yw dod o hyd i gysylltiadau mathemategol trylwyr rhwng modelau gofod‑amser parhaus (maniffoldau Lorentzaidd) a modelau arwahanol (setiau achosol).

• Astudio sut mae arffiniau geometrig yn cyfyngu ar dopoleg maniffoldau Lorentzaidd.
• Datblygu algorithmau i adfer maniffoldiau Lorentziaidd o samplau pwynt meidraidd.
• Defnyddio adnoddau o ystadegaeth fathemategol i werthuso’r algorithmau hyn.
• Creu cynllun datblygu personol strwythuredig gyda chymorth ariannol i ddatblygu eich gyrfa ym maes ymchwil mathemateg.

• PhD mewn Mathemateg neu ar fin gorffen PhD.
• Portffolio diamheuol o waith ymchwil ym maes geometreg a/neu adlunio maniffoldau Lorentzaidd.
• Gallu diamheuol i fod yn greadigol, yn arloesol ac i weithio mewn tîm.

Gallwn gynnig cyfle i chi weithio mewn sefydliad bywiog sy’n cynnig buddion gwych a chyfleoedd i ddatblygu yn eich gyrfa. Rydym yn falch o gefnogi’r Cyflog Byw.

Mae’r swydd hon yn gymwys i gael ei chynnig ar sail gweithio cyfunol. Mae hynny’n golygu y cewch, yn ogystal â threulio amser yn gweithio ar…