Research Fellowships in Mathematics (Bristol University)

The Role The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR) invites applications for Heilbronn Research Fellowships. Fellows will divide their time equally between: Their own research, and The classified research programme of the Heilbronn Institute This provides a unique opportunity to pursue independent projects while engaging in collaborative, high-impact research. Research areas of interest include: Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorics Data Science, Number Theory, Probability Quantum Computing Other areas of Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematical/Theoretical Physics Up to 7 appointments will be made across: University of Bristol Imperial College London King’s College London University of Manchester Positions at the University of Bristol may focus on Data Science or Quantum Computing. What You Will Do Join a cohort of ~50 Heilbronn Research Fellows, including leading early-career mathematicians in the UK. Receive expert mentoring from the host department. Participate in a national programme of career development events coordinated by Associate Chairs at Bristol, King’s College, and Manchester. Contribute to challenging, classified mathematical problems set by the Head of HIMR in conjunction with GCHQ, often as part of a collaborative team. Eligibility Applicants must be UK residents and UK or dual UK nationals. Fellows must apply for national security clearance before appointment. The Heilbronn Institute particularly encourages applications from women in mathematics and is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme. For eligibility queries, contact: himr-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk Application Instructions Applications are submitted via MathJobs.org. Required documents: Cover letter indicating preferred host institutions CV One-page statement of proposed research Three letters of reference uploaded to MathJobs.org Deadline: 23:59 UK time, 9 November 2025 Interviews: Anticipated 12–15 January 2026 Contract Details Type: Fixed-term (3 years) Full-time; preferred start date: 1 October 2026 Salary: £46,982 – £53,753 per annum (includes £3,500 supplement; London weighting applied as appropriate) Our Mission & Strategy The University of Bristol fosters an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. Diversity in people and ideas—across race, ethnicity, disability, LGBT+, and other backgrounds—is integral to our excellence as a global civic institution. For informal queries: himr-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

The Role

The Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR) invites applications for Heilbronn Research Fellowships. Fellows will divide their time equally between:

Their own research, and
The classified research programme of the Heilbronn Institute

This provides a unique opportunity to pursue independent projects while engaging in collaborative, high-impact research.

Research areas of interest include:

Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorics
Data Science, Number Theory, Probability
Quantum Computing
Other areas of Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematical/Theoretical Physics

Up to 7 appointments will be made across:

University of Bristol
Imperial College London
King’s College London
University of Manchester

Positions at the University of Bristol may focus on Data Science or Quantum Computing.

What You Will Do

Join a cohort of ~50 Heilbronn Research Fellows, including leading early-career mathematicians in the UK.
Receive expert mentoring from the host department.
Participate in a national programme of career development events coordinated by Associate Chairs at Bristol, King’s College, and Manchester.
Contribute to challenging, classified mathematical problems set by the Head of HIMR in conjunction with GCHQ, often as part of a collaborative team.

Eligibility

Applicants must be UK residents and UK or dual UK nationals.
Fellows must apply for national security clearance before appointment.
The Heilbronn Institute particularly encourages applications from women in mathematics and is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme.

For eligibility queries, contact: himr-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk

Application Instructions

Applications are submitted via MathJobs.org. Required documents:

Cover letter indicating preferred host institutions
CV
One-page statement of proposed research
Three letters of reference uploaded to MathJobs.org

Deadline: 23:59 UK time, 9 November 2025
Interviews: Anticipated 12–15 January 2026

Contract Details

Type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Full-time; preferred start date: 1 October 2026
Salary: £46,982 – £53,753 per annum (includes £3,500 supplement; London weighting applied as appropriate)

Our Mission & Strategy

The University of Bristol fosters an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. Diversity in people and ideas—across race, ethnicity, disability, LGBT+, and other backgrounds—is integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

For informal queries: himr-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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