Heilbronn Research Fellowships in Pure Mathematics, Data Science and Quantum Computing

The University of Manchester
Manchester
7 months ago
Applications closed

Are you interested in using your skills in pure mathematics, data science or quantum information as part of a team working on exciting real world mathematical problems that help to keep the UK safe?

Our3 year Heilbronn Postdoctoral Research Fellowshipsprovide the opportunity to continue your own personal research alongside working on varied and fascinating classified research projects, collaborating with colleagues in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts an emphasis on teamwork. Research areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorics, Data Science, Number Theory, Probability, and Quantum Information. Fellows have previously been appointed with backgrounds in most areas of Pure Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics, Quantum Information and Mathematical/Theoretical Physics. You will also be offered training and development opportunities that fit your career ambitions, research needs and personal development requirements.

We expect to make up to 12 appointments at theUniversity of Bristol,Imperial College London,King’s College London,University College London, andThe University of Manchesterfor October 2025. These appointments will mainly be inPure Mathematicswith up to two of the appointments at the University of Bristol inData ScienceorQuantum Computing.

Starting salary: £45,232-£50,474depending on previous experience, with the London weighting where appropriate. In addition, a fund of £2.5K pa to pay for research expenses will be available to each Fellow. Our Fellowships are3 years fixed termwith a preferred start date of 1 October 2025. Heilbronn Fellows divide their time equally between their own research and the classified research programme of the Heilbronn Institute.

Equal Opportunities- Diversity and inclusion are critical to the vision and mission of the Heilbronn Institute. We seek a truly diverse workforce which includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are currently under-represented in mathematics.

Due to the nature of the Institute's work, Fellows must be willing to apply for a national security clearance at an appropriate level. UK resident UK nationals will normally be able to meet this condition: other potential applicants are welcome to contact the Heilbronn Manager at to discuss eligibility.

More information about the Institute and the application procedure may be found at our websitehttps://heilbronn.ac.ukand the webpagehttps://heilbronn.ac.uk/fellowships/

Applications will be made throughhttps://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/fellowship/24513Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, indicating the institutions where they prefer to hold their Fellowship from the above list of partner universities. In addition, we require a CV and a one-page statement of proposed research. Applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the mathjobs.org website, prior to the closing date.

Some of our Fellowships are funded through the UKRI/EPSRC "Additional Funding for Mathematical Sciences Programme ".

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