Research Associate in Mathematics (Past-to-Future)

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, fixed term contract from 01 March 2025, or soon after to 31 December 2028

Salary details: Grade 7 - £39,355 to £45,413 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and creative researcher for a position of Research Associate in Applied Mathematics. The post is funded by the Horizon Europe project Past-To-Future. This is a large-scale EU funded project involving over 20 partners across Europe and beyond. The project delves into the investigation of climate variability, and especially tipping points, of the last 3 million years. 

You will conduct work in the broad theme “Mathematics of Planet Earth”, and especially in scientific areas like critical transitions, response of the climate system to perturbations; metastability and long transients, climate modelling; machine learning applied to climate research. You will be embedded in a world-class and rapidly growing research environment and will have the possibility to interact with multiple academic partners in the UK and overseas. In addition, it is expected that you 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 PhD in mathematics, physics, earth sciences, or a related discipline alongside strong knowledge of mathematical modelling and data analysis methods for complex systems, you will have advanced understanding of climate dynamics and/or ecosystem dynamics. Research experience in these areas is essential. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, evidenced by the ability to convey complex information effectively. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to continuous professional development for themselves and others.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Valerio Lucarini at v.lucarini@leicester.ac.uk.

We anticipate that interviews will take place on or around 10th February 2025.

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.

Advert closes midnight on: 29 January 2025

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