Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Mathematics (T&R) - UOD567

Grade 7/8/9 (Grade 7 £39,593-£43,155) (Grade 8 £44,414-£52,841) (Grade 9 £56,048-£63,059)

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record in teaching and research, with a clear plan that articulates with and enhances our existing activities. They will be expected to contribute to Research and Innovation through collaborative projects, securing appropriate funding, engaging in knowledge-exchange activities and publication of high-quality research outputs. We encourage applications in established areas such as Magnetohydrodynamics, Mathematical Biology, or Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing, or in the fields of Optimisation & Operational Research or Stochastic Processes & Probability, which we wish to grow.

Your priorities will include:

• To carry out teaching and supervision at undergraduate or postgraduate level, including contributing to curriculum design and enhancement of the student learning experience
• To publish research outputs that meet the highest standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour
• To support the full economic cost of research by generating income from funding agencies or other external stakeholders
• To develop appropriate opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange with other academic or industrial partners

Who we’re looking for:

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related subject
• Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, commensurate with the role applied for
• Evidence of research of internationally excellent quality, including securing external research funding, commensurate with the role applied for
• Ambitious research plans that are aligned to the School’s research strategy and will be competitive for UK or international funding streams, and/or for industrial funding mechanisms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others

Further details on the role can be found in the accompanying Job Description. You are also welcomed to contact Professor Ping Lin (P.Lin@dundee.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

You must include with your application: a cover letter identifying and outlining your suitability for the role you are applying for; your CV; a research plan (1-2 pages) outlining research strategy for attracting external research funding and high-quality publications; a teaching plan (1-2 pages) outlining previous experience and teaching approach, as well as potential contributions to teaching in the School of Science and Engineering; and names and contact details of at least three references. Interviews will take place in early June 2023.

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