This Scholarships Applications proposal is a collaboration between Professor Joyce and Dr Szendröi in Geometry Algebra, and Professor Rouquier and Dr Kremnizer in geometric representation theory.
In the areas covered by the project include:
Donaldson-Thomas theory of Calabi-Yau 3-folds and generalizations, in particular motivic invariants DT, and DT categorification theory;
relationship between representation theory and algebraic DT, through the construction type of Ringel-Hall algebra;
higher representation theory, and
mathematical definition (Super) Conformal Field Theory - vertex algebra, chiral algebra, modular functors, and so on - and connections with representation theory.
The Scholarships Applications PDRAs will work on projects in the field of grant, under the supervision of one or more of the four investigators. They will become members of research groups and will be expected to take part in all activities, and have the interest and develop expertise in both geometry and representation theory.
The Scholarships Applications successful candidate (s) will be expected to have a bachelor's degree in mathematics or mathematical physics, and PhD in mathematics or mathematical physics either given or submitted at the time of taking the post. The PhD must be in one large area and grants - algebraic geometry or representation theory, or mathematical physics - and the candidate must have some knowledge of some subjects that are relevant to the project to be undertaken. We are looking for candidates capable with a good publication record, judged by the stage in their careers, who will be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Scholarships Applications Applicants should read the job description document before writing their applications. You will be prompted to upload a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae, publication list, details of teaching experience, statement of research interests, and names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. In addition candidates should arrange for the two letters of reference to be sent directly to the Administrative Assistant, Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LB, email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk, by the closing date (a letter by email is sufficient).
Please direct informal enquiries to the Administrative Assistant (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 100208.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100208.
Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 11 May 2011 can be considered.
