Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

Applications are invited for one Lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Pure Mathematics to start on 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible afterwards on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have a track record of excellent research and the potential to lead research at an international level in an area of Pure Mathematics.  Research will be in an area compatible with the existing research interests of the Pure Mathematics Research Group: these include geometric group theory, algebraic topology, applied topology, non-commutative geometry and algebraic geometry. 

The Pure Mathematics Group at Southampton offers a welcoming, stimulating and active research environment. Further information about Mathematics at Southampton can be found at http://www.soton.ac.uk/maths/ The Pure Mathematics Group is supported in its research activities by the Centre for Geometry, Topology and Applications https://www.southampton.ac.uk/cgta 

The School of Mathematical Sciences at Southampton brings together a broad community of researchers in pure mathematics, statistics, operational research, applied mathematics and theoretical physics. The School participates in four university interdisciplinary research centres: the Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS); Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute (S3RI); the Centre for Geometry, Topology and Applications (CGTA), and the Southampton Theory Astronomy and Gravity centre (STAG). The University of Southampton is a member of the national Alan Turing Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.  

The School of Mathematical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusions, and holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation, and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

The School provides a friendly and supportive environment for lecturers, with in house staff development programmes for your teaching and research, and mentoring available from senior colleagues. The School proactively supports staff with work-life balance requests for flexible and part-time working. 

Informal enquiries can be made at any time to Head of the Pure Mathematics Group, Prof Stephen Theriault, S.D.Theriault@soton.ac.uk , tel: +44 23 8059 2141.

Please include a covering letter, full CV and details of at least three referees in your application.

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form by clicking the 'apply' button above. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Anjali Mavi (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 2093122PJ on all correspondence.

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We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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