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Postdoctoral Research Assistant [1y; PhD in representation theory; familiar with some aspects of the representation theory of Hecke algebras and other self-injective algebras; good backgrnd in homological algebra would be also be desirable; £27,466; project: Hecke algebras and self-injective algebras: varieties of modules and applications] / University of Oxford / deadline September 19

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Vacancy Reference: BK/08/049
Grade: 7
Salary Range: Starting Salary £27,466
Appointment Term: 12 months
Closing Date: 19/09/2008

Applications are invited for an EPSRC postdoctoral position to work with Dr Karin Erdmann on a project entitled Hecke algebras and self-injective algebras: varieties of modules and applications. The appointment will be tenable for 1 year. The starting date is 1 October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointee will have a PhD in representation theory and should be familiar with some aspects of the representation theory of Hecke algebras and other self-injective algebras. A good background in homological algebra would be also be desirable.

If the committee are able to identify several suitable candidates then selection will be based on the assessment, by the appointment committee of the scientist(s) best able to contribute to research in this area. They will base this assessment on all the evidence they have available - including letters of reference and the publications of the candidates.

Further particulars may be obtained from The Administrative Assistant (Vacancies) at The Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB, email vacancies_at_maths.ox.ac.uk or from the link below. Applications including a full CV, a covering letter explaining the candidate's suitability for the position and how they meet the selection criteria, and the name and address of two referees, should be sent to the Administrative Assistant at the above address (email applications to vacancies_at_maths.ox.ac.uk are acceptable) and must arrive by Friday 19 September. Applicants must arrange for their referees to send references direct to the Administrative Assistant by the same date (fax or email is sufficient). Please quote reference number BK/08/049.

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Further details at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/7579