Postdoctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Data Scientist, Research Scientist
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr Ofer Busani’s research group in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.
The position is funded by Dr Busani’s ERC Starting Grant “UnivKPZ” and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in random growth models, the KPZ universality class, and probability theory. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Busani and collaborators within the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a joint research centre between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.
Light teaching opportunities (e.g. undergraduate tutorials, project supervision) are available for candidates who wish to broaden their career development.
Your skills and attributes for successPhD in Mathematics (or near completion)
Strong background in probability theory
Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
Ability to disseminate research outcomes through publications and presentations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong organisational skills (e.g. contributing to seminars, workshops)
Research experience in the KPZ universality class, first/last passage percolation, directed polymers, or integrable probability (desirable)
The position is due to start on 1st September 2027.
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