Research Associate in Applied Mathematics

Hours: Part Time (4.5 hours per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2026 

Background

The School of Mathematics welcomes applications for a 0.12 FTE research associateship in Applied Mathematics to work with Dr Xiaocheng Shang on the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account funded project Machine Learning Assisted Diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome via a Web Application.

The post is available for a period of 10 months (no later than 31 March 2026). The starting date is between May and June 2025 (with some flexibility). 

The successful candidate will join a community of researchers in the Statistics and Data Science group within the School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham. The group consists of 16 permanent staff as well as large cohort of postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers and has proven track-record in mentoring and supporting the development of early-career researchers. The profile and research interests of the group may be found at: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mathematics/data-science

The School of Mathematics aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment for research associates to develop as researchers. The School is a supportive and people-focused friendly environment, committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from the widest community and provide equal opportunities in our recruitment processes. 

The School of Mathematics holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia. 

The School also supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, whose aim is to support Mathematics departments to embed equal opportunities for women within their working practices, and is a member of the Piscopia which forms a UK-community of women and non-binary students and mathematics researchers. 

The University of Birmingham holds the Advance HE's Race Equality Charter Bronze award, a framework through which we are working to self-reflect, identify and remove barriers standing in the way of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students. The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer.

Main Duties

• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Analyse research data as directed
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area 
• Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully

Informal enquiries to Xiaocheng Shang, email: x.shang.1@bham.ac.uk and Sandeep Shirgill, email: s.shirgill@bham.ac.uk

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