Assistant Professor in Geometry Mathematics Physics (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

The School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand developing its research and education programmes in Geometry and Mathematical Physics. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality research in related areas and to develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education for the School. In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the school through management/leadership, securing grants, 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 to clearly be developing an internationally recognized research record in Geometry and Mathematical Physics, and a solid commitment to teaching, mentoring and service. Full consideration will be given to applicants with research interests in any area of Geometry and Mathematics and applicants with specialisms in algebraic geometry, symplectic geometry, string theory, supersymmetric quantum field theory, generalised symmetries, and related areas are especially invited to apply.

Please include a CV (with publication list, highlighting 4 significant publications and three references to contact at interview stage) and a research statement in your application.

The Geometry and Mathematical Physics group currently hosts 5 academic staff, 2 postdoctoral researchers, a teaching fellow and 7 postgraduate students. The group currently conducts research across algebraic geometry, integrable systems and high-energy theoretical physics. The successful candidate will expand and complement the group’s current research portfolio.

The School of Mathematics aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment for staff to develop as researchers and lecturers. The School is a supportive and people-focused friendly environment, committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from the widest community and provide equal opportunities in our recruitment processes.

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 can be made to Professor Chris Good, email: c.good@bham.ac.uk or Dr Alexandra Tzella, email: a.tzella@bham.ac.uk 

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Closes: 02/03/2025

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