Location: | Leicester |
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Salary: | £38,205 to £44,263 per annum (pro rata if part-time). Grade 7 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 13th June 2024 |
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Closes: | 3rd July 2024 |
Job Ref: | 9909 |
Vacancy terms: Full time or job share considered, Fixed term for 3 years
Hours per week: 37.5
Advert closes midnight on: 03 July 2024
About the role
We are looking for an ambitious and creative early career researcher for a position of PDRA in Applied Mathematics. The post is funded by the College of Science and Engineering and is aimed at supporting research within the broad theme “Mathematics of Planet Earth”. This includes research areas like extreme events, critical transitions, response of the climate system to perturbations; analysis of interplay of climate variability and climate change, metastability and long transients, parametrization of unresolved processes, and model reduction methods, and among others. Climate is intended here in a broad sense, encompassing potentially its physical as well as biological and ecological dimensions.
The post-holder will be embedded in a world-class research environment and will have the possibility to interact with multiple academic partners in the UK and overseas. It is expected that the post-holder will support graduate students, deliver scientific presentation of the obtained results in international conferences, and contribute to the preparation of reports and scientific publications. Contributing to teaching activities is encouraged.
About you
With a relevant PhD in mathematics, physics, Earth sciences or a cognate discipline, the ideal candidate will be proficient in at least one area (and ideally more than one) amongst the following: theoretical/analytical tools, data-driven methods including machine learning and artificial intelligence, and numerical modelling. You should have demonstrable experience in various research activities with good writing and presentation skills.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Prof Valerio Lucarini at v.lucarini@leicester.ac.uk.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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