Research Fellow (111364-0226)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Mathematics

Position Type

Fixed Term

Duration

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Dr Davide Spriano, Royal Society University Research Fellow at Davide.Sprianowarwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

A two-year fixed-term postdoctoral position is available from October 2026 (or earlier) at the University of Warwick, working under the mentorship of Dr Davide Spriano. The position is funded by the Royal Society project "New notions of curvature in group theory".

The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr Spriano and the Geometric Group Theory group at Warwick, as well as pursue independent research.

You will join an inclusive and flexible team based in the Warwick Mathematics Institute, a world-leading mathematics department. If desired, you will have opportunities to travel within the UK and abroad, including research visits to collaborating groups and attendance at conferences. You will receive dedicated time and mentoring support to develop your own research profile and broader academic skills.

About You

You should have (or be due to submit soon) a PhD, or have equivalent experience, with a focus on Geometric Group Theory. Previous knowledge of any of the following topics: is a plus: CAT(0) cube complexes and injective spaces, acylindrical hyperbolicity and Morse boundaries, integral currents and elements of functional analysis.

You can work effectively in a larger research group and have the ability to communicate its results to the wider research community.

You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, and be comfortable talking about your work with academics from other disciplines and non-specialists. You will have a record of research papers published in journals (or accepted to be published). You will have a high capacity for original research and creative thought, as well as the ability to manage your time effectively across multiple strands of research.

This position is suitable for a finishing PhD candidate, provided you will have submitted your thesis before the start of this position.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The Warwick Mathematics Institute is internationally recognised for its research and our best undergraduates are a match for those at any other UK university. We run a wide range of weekly seminar series, and many workshops and conferences, for which our Mathematics Research Centre provides organisational support.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and we would particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in UK mathematics. We are working hard towards improving our gender balance: we currently hold a Bronze Athena Swan award and our energetic Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion committee plays a significant role in shaping departmental policy.

We are an internationally diverse department. For those eligible, the University offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 6th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

The application should include the following documents: CV, a list of publications and a research statement. All applicants should ensure that their 3 referees send their references by email by the deadline to Alison Glendinning (Senior Administrative Assistant, Department of Mathematics, University of Warwick) by email to MathematicsPAwarwick.ac.uk

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: October 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal ( ) will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick .

Find out more about our awards and accreditations .

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

JD - Research Fellow (111364).pdf - 141KB

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