Job Description

Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Louis Theran (in collaboration with Prof Anthony Nixon, Lancaster University) conducting research for a EPSRC funded project entitled Sample complexity for Gaussian graphical models and liftability of geometric structures.


The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or closely related fields and have a track record of successful research in at least one of discrete geometry, combinatorics, applied algebraic geometry, or statistical theory. Applicants with a research profile close to rigidity theory and its applications to data and learning are encouraged to apply.



The post is available for 6 months starting July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.


Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Louis Theran (lst6@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Prof Anthony Nixon (a.nixon@lancaster.ac.uk) for an information discussion of the project and details of the position.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Applications are particularly welcome from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 2 June 2025

Interview Date: 18 June 2025

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School of Mathematics & Statistics



Salary: 38,249 per annum, pro rata



Start Date: July 2025



Fixed Term: 6 months

School/Unit:

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Posted:

22/04/2025

Closing date:

02/06/2025

Closing time:

23:59