Professorship of Applied Mathematics

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Applied Mathematics invite applications for this Professorship held in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) from persons whose work falls within the broad fields of applied mathematical analysis and the mathematics of computation and data science, which includes PDEs, numerical analysis, the mathematics of machine learning and AI, and all other areas of academic scholarship as may be generally considered as applied mathematical analysis, to take up appointment as soon as possible.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of great international stature and scientific achievements. They will have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Experience in encouraging undergraduate and graduate students from groups underrepresented in STEM subjects, including women, would be an advantage.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Click the 'Apply' button above to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future mathematical research plans, an equality, diversity and inclusion statement, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 15 July 2024.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Colm-cille P. Caulfield, Head of DAMTP, and Convenor of the Board of Electors: c.p.caulfield@damtp.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LE41966 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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