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Postdoctoral Research Associate

GBP 38,784 - 38,784
Application Deadline:26 November 2026

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Job Description

The University of Bath seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Analysis for a 24-month fixed-term position. The role involves research on singularity formation and stability in self-gravitating fluids within nonlinear partial differential equations. Applicants must have or be close to completing a PhD in mathematics with a strong background in analysis and nonlinear PDEs, and ideally expertise in fluid mechanics or related areas.

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Key Responsibilities

  • The successful candidates will work on research topics connected with singularity formation and stability in self-gravitating fluids as part of the EPSRC grant “Criticality in Newtonian Gravitational Collapse.”
  • Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics, with a strong background in analysis and nonlinear PDEs. Expertise in areas related to fluid mechanics, nonlinear wave equations, or hyperbolic conservation laws is particularly welcome.
  • The successful candidate will join the Analysis Group at Bath, a leading research group consisting of 14 permanent academic staff, 4 postdocs and around 12 PhD students.
  • There are weekly seminars during term-time and regular reading groups and graduate courses.
  • There may also be the opportunity (but not the requirement) to do a small amount of teaching as part of the role.

About This Position

When do applications close for this position?

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Bath close on 26 November 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.

What does this position pay?

The advertised salary for this role is GBP 38,784 – 38,784. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Bath's enterprise agreement.

Where is this position based?

The position is based at University of Bath, in Bath, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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