MSc in Mathematical Sciences. See here for how to apply.
World-class research: Quantum cryptography at the Quantum Communications Hub
Emphasis on small group teaching: comprehensive tutorial and seminar system to support students
World-class research: mathematical biologists assemble viruses using group theory
Enthusiastic staff with broad, interdisciplinary research interests
World class research: E8 root lattice
Department of Mathematics
We currently have academic posts open for applications in Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Quantum Information and Mathematical Biology.
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at the University of York.
We are a community of mathematicians from all over the world, engaged in world-class research and committed to excellence in teaching with a special emphasis on small groups and a friendly atmosphere. If you would like to find out more about our activities, take a look around our website or get in touch via maths-enquiries@york.ac.uk.
Professor Niall MacKay
Head of Department
Mathematical Sciences
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Our values
We support the principles laid out in the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, and aim to create an inclusive, mutually supportive community which enables everyone to do their best possible work and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of individual characteristics such as age, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity.
We hold the Bronze Award of the Athena SWAN programme for women in science. Eight of our academic staff are women, along with about 40% of our students.
Find us
Undergraduate study
Postgraduate study
Vacancies
- Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
- Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader in Statistics
- Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader in Quantum Information
- Lecturer in Mathematical Biology
- Associate Lecturer/Departmental Computer Officer
- Research Associates in Mathematical, Physical & Computational Virology
- Research Fellowships
- GTA Opportunities
News
Posted on Thursday 4 October 2018
Professor Reidun Twarock has received two awards for her work in Mathematical Virology.
Posted on Friday 27 July 2018
Professor Dusa McDuff, who was a lecturer in the department earlier in her career and after whom our Masters Students Centre is named, has been awarded the Royal Society's prestigious Sylvester Medal, its principal annual prize in mathematics. We offer her our congratulations!