Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mathematical AI

The School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in Mathematical AI to join ‘MARS: Mathematics for AI in Real-world Systems’. MARS, which is funded by a £13m investment from Research England, conducts research and teaching at the interface of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on using applied mathematics and AI methods to address real-world challenges.  

You will hold a PhD and be able to demonstrate an outstanding track record in fundamental Machine Learning (ML) research, and evidence of using ML and AI methods to solve challenging problems. Ideally, you will have an application focus in at least one of the following MARS key application areas: cyber security, engineering, environment and health.

You will have an enthusiastic approach to developing scholarship within MARS and the wider School of Mathematical Sciences and will be willing to play an active role in developing a positive, inclusive and collaborative research culture.

What we’re looking for – Lecturer

You will be able to:

• Independently carry out mathematics research and show clear evidence of beginning to develop a strong track record of excellence in research, teaching and external engagement. 
• Demonstrate promise for publishing in internationally leading Mathematical Sciences journals and have creative ideas for obtaining external research funding. 
• Show evidence of a commitment to translating foundational mathematical discoveries into real-world solutions through partnerships outside the academic sector, and the ability to instigate new collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and with non-academic organisations.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a range of mathematics courses and be passionate about fostering the next generation of mathematicians through the supervision of Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students, and Post-Doctoral Researchers.   

What we’re looking for - Senior Lecturer

You will have:

• A track record of excellence in research, teaching and external engagement, and the potential to deliver scientific leadership, including the mentoring and supervision of early career researchers.
• Published in internationally-leading Mathematical Sciences journals, and will be able to evidence securing external research funding.
• An evidenced commitment to translating foundational mathematical discoveries into real-world solutions through established partnerships outside the academic sector.
• Experience of developing new collaborations with researchers in other disciplines and with non-academic organisations.
• Evidence of contributing to the development and delivery of a range of mathematics courses at various levels and experience of supervising PhD students. You will be passionate about fostering the next generation of mathematicians through leadership and teaching of mathematics programmes.

Salary is £46,735 to £55,755 (Lecturer); £59,139 to £66,537 (Senior Lecturer).

These are full-time, indefinite posts and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Informal enquiries should be made to the Head of MARS, Professor Chris Jewell c.jewell@lancaster.ac.uk or the Director of Research, Professor Rebecca Killick r.killick@lancaster.ac.uk.

Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and we welcome applications from all diversity groups.

Please specify in your cover letter whether you are applying for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position and attach the following:

• Research Statement detailing your current research, how you see this progressing, and any other details you deem relevant to the post (no more than 1 side of A4).
• Teaching Statement detailing your teaching experience, methods and vision for future teaching (no more than 1 side of A4).
• Full academic CV
• Cover letter

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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