Two two-year postdoctoral research positions in nonlinear partial differential equations are available at the University of Bath. The successful candidates will work on research topics connected with singularity formation and singular limits in fluids and other nonlinear evolution problems.

About you

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics, with a strong background in analysis and nonlinear PDEs. Expertise in areas related to fluid mechanics, geometric analysis, calculus of variations, dispersive equations, or singular perturbation problems is particularly welcome.

Further information

Interested candidates should provide:

• a curriculum vitae,
• a list of publications.
• a research statement.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Manuel del Pino at mdp59@bath.ac.uk.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) basis for 24 months with an expected start date of November 2026.

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• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 16 Jun 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049