Applications are invited for a Principal Heilbronn Fellow in Mathematics in Manchester. This is a permanent academic position, subject to satisfactory completion of probation requirements. The appointment will be made at Grade 7 or 8 depending on the successful applicant’s level of experience.

Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025 at midnight

Interviews are expected to take place in person in Manchester on Thursday 22 January 2026.

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Please apply using the link below via The University of Manchester website

Applicants must hold at the time of application, and continue to hold throughout the fellowship period, a security clearance (“Developed Vetting”).

Job reference: SAE-030026

Salary: £47,389 – £71,566 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty, School and Location: Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road

Employment type and Contract Duration: Permanent | full-time – 1 FTE

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews to: Mark Kambites at mark.kambites@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:  People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

During an initial three-year fellowship period, the holder will spend 50% of their time contributing to the classified research programme of the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (“internal research”), taking on a strategic leadership and facilitation role as well as making a substantial direct contribution to the research. The other 50% of the holder’s time will be spent in an academic role in the Department of Mathematics, with duties including their own independent academic research (“external research”) and contributing to the leadership of the Heilbronn project at the University. Teaching is not a major aspect of the role during the initial period, but opportunities will be available to gain teaching experience to meet probation and potential future promotion requirements. There may be opportunities to supervise PhD students if desired.

After the initial three-year fellowship period, depending on project requirements and funding availability there may be a continuation in a similar fellowship role, or otherwise the holder will transition to a standard academic teaching and research position at a comparable grade within the Department of Mathematics in Manchester.

During the initial period the holder will have access to up to £2,500 per annum for research expenses, provided directly by the Heilbronn Institute, and will be able to bid for further funds from the Institute and from external sources.

The holder will be required to work in the Department of Mathematics and at the Heilbronn Institute’s office in Manchester. Travel to other locations may occasionally be required.

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More information and supporting documents on The University of Manchester website