Assistant Professor (Research and Education)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098. Grade: 8

The School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand its research and education programmes. We welcome applications across all areas of Mathematics and Statistics, but particularly welcome applications from those working in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and Optimisation. This post will be appointed to consolidate connections between the Schools of Mathematics and Computer Science.

The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contribution to this programme, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education to consolidate connections between the Schools of Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the school through management/leadership, and enterprise activities, as appropriate.

The School consists of over 70 research active academic staff, around 20 postdoctoral researchers and around 50 postgraduates, with research groups in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Probability and Algorithms, Continuum Mechanics and Nonlinear Systems, Data Science and Computational Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Geometry and Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Biology and Healthcare, Mathematics Education, Optimization and Numerical Analysis, Topology and Dynamical Systems.

The minimum qualification is a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a related area. Candidates are expected to have or clearly be developing an internationally recognized research record in Mathematics and Statistics, and a solid commitment to teaching, mentoring and service. Full consideration will be given to applicants with research interests in any area of Mathematics and Statistics and applicants with specialisms in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and Optimisation are especially invited to apply. We also welcome strong teaching-focused applicants, but your teaching interests must be in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and Optimisation, Computer Science or a related area as detailed above.

Main duties

Education

Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate): 

• Teaching and examining courses at a range of levels; 
• Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
• Designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications 
• Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism 

The School of Mathematics holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The School also supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, whose aim is to support mathematics departments to embed equal opportunities for women within their working practices, and is a member of the Piscopia which forms a UK-community of women and non-binary students and mathematics researchers.

Informal enquiries to Professor Fabian Spill F.@bham.ac.uk or Dr Panayiota Touloupou P.Touloupou@bham.ac.uk. 

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 5^th January 2025 

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