Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

The role

The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (analogous to Assistant Professor) or Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics, with the level of appointment depending on the experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for a world-class researcher in Logic or Set Theory. We interpret these areas broadly, and although preference would be given to a candidate in set theory, it is not limited to such, and candidates in other areas of modern logic, such as computability theory, model theory and proof theory, are encouraged to apply.

What will you be doing?

The post-holder will be affiliated with the School’s Institute for Pure Mathematics and will be responsible for their own research programme, undertaking independent research. The post-holder will also teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and take on appropriate administrative duties. They will be a key member of the Logic and Set Theory Group at Bristol, which is an internationally leading centre for research in set theory and the philosophy and foundations of mathematics.

You should apply if

• You have a passion for developing and leading innovative and impactful research in Logic and Set Theory.
• You have demonstrated the self-motivation, initiative, and organisational skills required to carry out a successful research programme.
• You have a proven publication record in internationally recognised, peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Additional information

References: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that three reference letters are sent to maths-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk by 23:59 on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: Full time/100% time

Grade: J, K or L

Salary: Grade J in the range £44,746 – £50,253 or Grade K in the range £51,753 – £58,225 or Grade L in the £58,225 – £69,488, per annum (appointed at grade depending on experience)

School/Unit: School of Mathematics

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 1st November 2026

It is expected that the final selection process will be held in November 2026

For informal queries please contact one of the following contacts:

• Prof Oliver Johnson, Head of School, headofschool-maths@bristol.ac.uk
• Prof Tim Burness, Professor of Pure Mathematics
  Director of the Institute for Pure Mathematics, t.burness@bristol.ac.uk
• Prof Philip Welch, Professor of Pure Mathematics
  p.welch@bristol.ac.uk

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