Research Fellow in Pure Mathematics

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a strong background in model theory? Are you enthusiastic about collaborative research around the connections between surreal numbers, transseries, o-minimality, valued fields, complex analytic functions and model theory at the University of Leeds?

We are looking for a Research Fellow to join our EPSRC-funded project “Model theory of analytic functions”, led by Dr Vincenzo Mantova. As part of the project, you will work on the boundary of model theory, differential algebra, and number theory to develop new insights about analytic functions. In particular, you will explore the connections between surreal numbers, transseries, classes of non-oscillating functions, valued fields, and o-minimality, and/or problems related to the model theory of complex exponentials and of modular functions.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Vincenzo Mantova, Associate Professor

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8126

Email: V.L.Mantova@leeds.ac.uk

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a.