Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) to work in the field of viscoelastic fluid mechanics, to start on 01 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Rich Kerswell on a project to investigate coherent structures in polymer (viscoelastic) turbulence using Koopman analysis and dynamic mode decomposition. 

Duties will include developing and conducting collaborative research objectives and projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature, work in a team, be able to build internal and external contacts and plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area. 

The role holder is expected to have a background (demonstrated by publications) in viscoelastic fluid mechanics and Koopman analysis. The successful candidate will have, or just submitted their thesis for, a PhD in applied mathematics. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that your referees are made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office at the point of application to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly. 

Informal enquiries regarding the application process for this position can be made by contacting LE42592@maths.cam.ac.uk 

Academic enquiries regarding this position are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Rich Kerswell: r.r.kerswell@damtp.cam.ac.uk 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 August 2024. 

Interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date. 

Please quote reference LE42592 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

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