Postdoctoral Research Assistant

About the Role

We invite applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant  in the School of Mathematical Sciences for the project “Stability of the South African Power Grid –A Statistical Physics-based Approach ”, funded by the STFC. This is a collaborative project between Queen Mary University of London and South African partner universities in Stellenbosch and Bloemfontain. The successful applicant will work with Professor Christian Beck to develop stochastic models for measured frequency data, to construct superstatistical stochastic differential equations with the same statistical properties as the measured time series, and to generally analyse the stability of the South African power grid.

About You

The successful applicant will have, or soon obtain, a PhD degree in physics, applied mathematics or a related area, or equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: complex systems, statistical physics, stochastic modelling, power grids, renewable energy.

About the School

The School has an exceptionally strong research presence across the spectrum of Mathematical Sciences. It is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, which comprises five schools and two institutes.

The School has large and popular undergraduate and graduate programmes, and aims to continue to expand its research profile as well as its study programmes across UG and PGT. This position is based in the Centre for Complex Systems. Other Centres include the Centre for Data Science, Statistics and Probability, the Centre for Combinatorics, Algebra & Number Theory, the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation, and the Centre for Mathematical Education.

The School comprises 85 academic staff, 16 research assistants and 14 members of professional services staff. The School is home to around 80 PhD students, and approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 100 master level students. 

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award and is a registered supporter of the LMS Good Practice scheme. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers and strongly encourage applications from female applicants.

Benefits

We offer access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave, a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. Additionally, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at our Mile End Campus. It is a full-time 2-year fixed-term appointment, with an expected start date in March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, with a starting salary at Grade 4 spinal point 25 – 35, in the range of £37,472 - £45,622 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes.

The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2025.

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