This grant focuses on developing understanding of geometric representations of extremes, and how these can be used to provide state-of-the-art statistical methodology for multivariate extreme value problems.  The Principal Investigator on the grant is Jennifer Wadsworth and the postdoc position will be based in Lancaster.

Your role would be to work, both independently and together with the PI and collaborators, on statistical methodology for, and applications of, multivariate extreme value theory. You will publish and disseminate results via journal articles, conference presentations and open source computer code.

You should have completed, or be close to completing a PhD in statistics, data science or a closely related discipline. You should have a good record of research in terms of submitted and draft publications, and be able to demonstrate strong programming skills (e.g. R, Matlab, C++). Experience with multivariate extreme value theory is essential, whilst experience with the so-called “geometric approach” to multivariate extremes would be highly advantageous.

The position is available from September 1^st 2026, and will run for a maximum of 5 months. Interviews will be carried out shortly after the closing date.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Interested candidates are encouraged to informally contact Dr Jennifer Wadsworth (j.wadsworth@lancaster.ac.uk) if they have any queries about the position.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

This grant focuses on the interface between symplectic topology and algebraic geometry. Your role would be to work, both independently and collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (Jonny Evans), on research problems in these areas, publishing your results and presenting at conferences.

You should have completed a PhD in symplectic geometry, algebraic geometry, or a closely related discipline. You should have a good record of research, preferably available on the arXiv, and be able to demonstrate that you have a clear research agenda of your own which ties in with that of the grant.

The position is available from September 1^st 2026, and will run until the end of the grant on 31^st August 2027. Interviews will be carried out shortly after the closing date.

Interested candidates are advised to contact Dr Jonny Evans (j.d.evans@lancaster.ac.uk) if they have any queries about the position.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 (Full time, indefinite with end date)