Research Fellow (111290-0126)

About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries, please contact Professor Nikolaos Zygouras at n.zygouras@warwick.ac.uk

Two-Year Fixed Term Contract starting September 2026 or by negotiation.

Applications are invited to with Professor Nikolaos Zygouras on the EPSRC funded project: “The Critical 2d Stochastic Heat Flow and its universality”

The project aims to develop the properties of the Critical 2d Stochastic Heat Flow and link to other universality theories, such Gaussian Multiplicative Chaos, Liouville Quantum Gravity, log-correlated fields as well as theories revolving around renormalisation, regularity structures, paracontrolled distributions and quantum field theory.

About You

Very strong candidates on any area of probability, statistical mechanics and stochastic analysis are invited to apply. Candidates should be able to work effectively in a larger research group and have the ability to communicate its results to the wider research community. Candidates should have a PhD or be due to complete a PhD soon. They will have a record of research papers published in journals (or accepted to be published) and a high capacity for original research and creative thought. The successful candidate will be working as part of an inclusive and flexible team, based in the Warwick Maths Institute, a world-leading mathematics department. They will have, if desired, opportunities to travel in the UK and abroad, on research visits to collaborating groups and to conferences and will be given both time and mentoring support to develop their own research profile and broader skills.

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

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum). Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow , at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

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. A list of our staff and their research interests can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/research/researchers and you can see our undergraduate module pages at https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/currentstudents/ughandbook

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 106 th in the world and 8th 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 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 12th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

The application should include the following documents: CV, a list of publications and a research statement. All applicants should ensure that their 2 referees send their references by email by the deadline to Alison Glendinning (Senior Administrative Assistant, Department of Mathematics, University of Warwick) by email to MathematicsPA@warwick.ac.uk or to Prof. Nikolaos Zygouras at n.zygouras@warwick.ac.uk

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

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.

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