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

The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research invites applications for Heilbronn Research Fellowships. Fellows divide their time equally between their own research and the classified research programme of the Heilbronn Institute, thus enjoying opportunities to engage in collaborative work as well as individual projects.

Research areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorics, Data Science, Number Theory, Probability, and Quantum Computing. Fellows have previously been appointed with backgrounds in most areas of Pure Mathematics and Statistics, and Mathematical/Theoretical Physics.

We expect to make up to 7 appointments at the University of Bristol, Imperial College London, King’s College London, and The University of Manchester. These appointments will mainly be in Pure Mathematics with up to two of the appointments at the University of Bristol in Data Science or Quantum Computing.

Fellows join a cohort of around 50 Heilbronn Research Fellows that includes some of the leading early career mathematicians in the UK. Expert mentoring will be provided by the host department, with a national programme of career development events overseen by our Associate Chairs, who are based in the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol, King’s College London, and the University of Manchester.

The internal research programme is determined by the Head of HIMR in conjunction with GCHQ. Fellows are presented with a range of challenging mathematical problems and are given the facilities and support to contribute to one or more of them, frequently as part of a collaborative team.

Due to the nature of the Institute's work, Fellows must apply for a national security clearance at an appropriate level before appointment. Applications are open only to UK resident, UK or dual UK nationals. Applicants are welcome to contact the Heilbronn Manager, to discuss eligibility.

The Heilbronn Institute is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme aimed at advancing women`s careers in mathematics and we particularly welcome applications from women.

Applications will be made through mathjobs.org

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/fellowship/26976

Applicants 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

Contract type: Fixed term contract from 01/10/2026 until 30/09/2029

The positions are for 3 years fixed term, full-time, with a preferred start date of 1 October 2026.

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: J

Salary: The salary range is £46,982 - £53,753* (or local equivalent) depending on previous experience, with London weighting where appropriate. This includes a salary supplement of £3.5K pa, in recognition of the distinctive nature of these Fellowships. Payment of this supplement is conditional on a PhD thesis having been accepted in final form. *Salary figures are shown as full-time equivalent values.

School/Unit: School of Mathematics

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 09/11/2025 at 11:59pm GMT

We anticipate holding interviews over the 12th -15th of January 2026

For informal queries, please contact: Heilbronn Recruitment Mailbox

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