Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geometric Group Theory
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 38,448 - 46,970 per year
Purpose of Role
The overall objective of the project is to tackle the main open questions in geometric group theory that relates to hyperbolicity, and in the process to further our understanding of groups with hyperbolic features. Specifically, the projects focus on hierarchically hyperbolic structures, quasi-isometry invariant random processes on groups, and Dehn fillings and related constructions.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- You will conduct and disseminate research in geometric group theory and related fields (write and submit academic articles, give talks at seminars and conferences).
- You will work on questions related to the proposed project together with the project leader and his collaborators (more detail on the project below) and develop your own research directions.
- You will actively engage with the thriving research community in geometric group theory of Heriot Watt University and the Maxwell Institute by attending seminars, organizing research events, as appropriate.
- You will be offered the opportunity to further your professional and personal development skills, and the project leader will support the successful applicant in their academic, scientific, and professional growth.
- This position has no teaching load but comes with the possibility of taking on some light teaching duties, should the candidate wish to gain teaching experience.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a PhD in mathematics.
- Evidence of excellent work in geometric group theory.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.
Desirable
- Evidence of work on hyperbolic features of groups.
- Evidence of research on topics that complement the existing expertise of the Heriot Watt geometric group theory team.
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