Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics (Research and Education)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor post in the School of Mathematics, in Applied Mathematics.

The School seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics to assist with the delivery of our strategic goals in this area. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contribution to these programmes, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education in Applied Mathematics. In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the school through management/leadership, and enterprise activities, as appropriate.

The minimum qualification is a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a related area. Candidates are expected to have or clearly be developing an internationally recognized research record, and a solid commitment to teaching, mentoring and service. Full consideration will be given to applicants whose research interests are in Continuum Mechanics, Mathematical Biology & Healthcare, and/or Optimisation & Numerical Analysis. 

The School of Mathematics aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment for staff to develop as researchers and lecturers. 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 Initiative which forms a UK-community of women and underrepresented genders in mathematics. 

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 and a Disability Confident employer.

In addition to completing the application form, you should make sure to upload the following: a cover letter, a CV (including full publication list), a research statement (3 pages maximum), a teaching statement (2 pages maximum) and names and emails of three contactable referees.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Sara Jabbari, email: s.jabbari@bham.ac.uk or Professor Michal Kočvara, email: m.kocvara@bham.ac.uk.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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