Cambridge Mathematical Innovation Research Associate / Senior Research Associate (Fixed Term)

A position exists for a Cambridge Mathematical Innovation Research Associate (CaMIRA) / Senior Research Associate in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics to work within the newly established Cambridge Hub for Innovative Mathematics in Research and Applications (CHIMiRA). The position will be appointed at either a Research Associate or a Senior Research Associate level, depending on experience.

The purpose of CHIMiRA is to improve the real-world impact of research generated by the Centre for Mathematical Sciences by undertaking highly interdisciplinary academic projects, industrial collaborations and consultancy engagements.

The role will be very flexible, in both application area and working pattern and the ideal candidate would necessarily be required to have developed skills in several areas of Mathematics, be eager to learn techniques from different Mathematical disciplines and have excellent communication skills to articulate Mathematical concepts to a non-technical audience. Prior industrial experience would be desirable but a positive attitude to industrial engagement is essential. The role requires strong skills in interpersonal communication, time management, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.

CHIMiRA is a self-funded Hub and requires ongoing research and industrial funding to support its research activities. Therefore, the successful candidate will be involved in initiating collaborations with research groups throughout the University and in Industry, engaging with the wider UK Innovation Research Associate network, and communicating CHIMiRA's activities to a wide audience. They should have experience/interest in entrepreneurial activities, such as research commercialisation, intellectual property protection and/or translational research.

The successful candidate will have time apportioned to dedicate to their own research projects and if successful in this role, they can anticipate supervising their own PhD student(s).

Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics, or a similar discipline, may have completed a postdoctoral position before, and possess experience in several areas of Mathematics. We expect the successful candidate to have seen one or more projects through to completion, preferably with an application of their research in a real-world setting. Coding and software engineering proficiency will be expected if relevant to their experience, e.g. for machine learning challenges.

Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available for three years in the first instance, and the post may, subject to the availability of funding, be further renewed for a period or periods.

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Please indicate the contact details of three 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).

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

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