MTP Research Fellow
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ000401 |
Summary
Post Title: MTP Research Fellow
SBU/Department: School of Physics Engineering and Computer Science/ Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
FTE: 1.0FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (24 Months)
Salary: UH7 £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane campus, Hatfield
The Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (MTP) research centre at the University of Hertfordshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
These fellowships are intended to allow the postholder to develop their own independent research programme in any area, building on; or complementary to, the research centre's existing strengths. These include: Scattering Amplitudes; Higher and Derived Structures; Homotopy Algebras; Integrability; Quantum Algebras and their Representation Theory; Supergravity and Generalized Geometry; Semigroups; Topological Algebra; Applied Category Theory.
The position is of 2 years’ duration in the first instance. Subject to funding being available, an extension of up to a further 1 year may be possible.
The start date must be after 1 April 2026 and no later than 1 October 2026.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will be expected to pursue your own independent research programme in mathematics and/or theoretical physics, leading to the publication of research outputs including refereed publications in recognised journals. You are also expected to be open to collaborative projects with other members of research centre and to contribute to the positive and productive working atmosphere within the centreby, for example, helping with the running of seminar series and journal clubs. You may have the opportunity to undertake some light teaching duties as part of your general academic development.
Skills and experience required
You should have a record of successfully working in a research environment, of producing publishable research outputs, and you should have appropriate experience of presenting your research at local and national level.
It is essential that you have research experience in the subject area including, as appropriate, collaborative partnerships with other HEI’s or external partners, supported by knowledge of research methodology appropriate for the subject area. You will be able to plan and manage your own activities effectively with a methodical approach and attention to detail.
This role requires you to work effectively in a team setting, demonstrate the initiative and the ability to learn new skills and a commitment to continuous development.
Qualifications required
You will be edicated with a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant feel and must either hold, or by the start date have submitted your thesis for a PhD in a relevant subject area.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a PhD / Doctorate.
Contact details: Informal Enquiries may be directed to the director of the MTP research centre, Charles Young, c.young8@herts.ac.uk, or directly to any member of the centre.
Closing Date: 11 January 2026
Interview Date: Expected week commencing 16 February 2026
Reference Number: REQ000401
Date advert placed: 20 November 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: School of Physics Engineering and Computer Science/ Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
FTE: 1.0FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (24 Months)
Salary: UH7 £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane campus, Hatfield
The Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (MTP) research centre at the University of Hertfordshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
These fellowships are intended to allow the postholder to develop their own independent research programme in any area, building on; or complementary to, the research centre's existing strengths. These include: Scattering Amplitudes; Higher and Derived Structures; Homotopy Algebras; Integrability; Quantum Algebras and their Representation Theory; Supergravity and Generalized Geometry; Semigroups; Topological Algebra; Applied Category Theory.
The position is of 2 years’ duration in the first instance. Subject to funding being available, an extension of up to a further 1 year may be possible.
The start date must be after 1 April 2026 and no later than 1 October 2026.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will be expected to pursue your own independent research programme in mathematics and/or theoretical physics, leading to the publication of research outputs including refereed publications in recognised journals. You are also expected to be open to collaborative projects with other members of research centre and to contribute to the positive and productive working atmosphere within the centreby, for example, helping with the running of seminar series and journal clubs. You may have the opportunity to undertake some light teaching duties as part of your general academic development.
Skills and experience required
You should have a record of successfully working in a research environment, of producing publishable research outputs, and you should have appropriate experience of presenting your research at local and national level.
It is essential that you have research experience in the subject area including, as appropriate, collaborative partnerships with other HEI’s or external partners, supported by knowledge of research methodology appropriate for the subject area. You will be able to plan and manage your own activities effectively with a methodical approach and attention to detail.
This role requires you to work effectively in a team setting, demonstrate the initiative and the ability to learn new skills and a commitment to continuous development.
Qualifications required
You will be edicated with a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant feel and must either hold, or by the start date have submitted your thesis for a PhD in a relevant subject area.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a PhD / Doctorate.
Contact details: Informal Enquiries may be directed to the director of the MTP research centre, Charles Young, c.young8@herts.ac.uk, or directly to any member of the centre.
Closing Date: 11 January 2026
Interview Date: Expected week commencing 16 February 2026
Reference Number: REQ000401
Date advert placed: 20 November 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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