Assistant Professor in Mathematics Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 08/31/2023

Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585 - £54,395)
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Detailed Description
The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor to strengthen and complement the expertise of the Maxwell Institute and Heriot Watt’s School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
We welcome applications from all areas of mathematics and are particularly interested in appointing a candidate with a strong track record in knowledge exchange who actively engages with other research disciplines, industry, or government. Focus areas are mathematical biology and ecology, energy, health care and themes aligned with our Global Research Institutes.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the various activities of the Maxwell Institute. On the teaching side, the successful candidate will contribute to the standard teaching of the department, but also to the development of new programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities - The post holder will be required to:
Lead, carry out and publish internationally recognised research in mathematics;
Engage in knowledge exchange activities;
Supervise PhD students and actively pursue research funding through the submission of high-quality grant proposals;
Contribute to the success of the Maxwell Institute and its activities, such as MACS-MIGS, GlaMS and future Centres for Doctoral Training;
Carry out such administrative and recruitment activities as may be required to achieve these aims;
Develop and deliver innovative teaching in mathematics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and work successfully in global teaching teams;
Contribute to and develop the department’s degree programmes in mathematics;
Be responsible to the Head of Department for performing the activities listed above in a way that will maintain and enhance the School’s reputation for excellence.
The successful candidates will be based at our Edinburgh, UK, campus.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for the role the candidate must have a PhD in mathematics or the mathematical sciences and a strong research track record at international level, demonstrated through publications, citations, external invitations and research funding. They must also have the relevant experience or potential to be able to successfully engage with our undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics teaching programmes, including the supervision of PhD students. The department has a strong collaborative ethos, and the successful candidate will have the aspiration to develop our world-class research activity and the drive and commitment to contribute to and develop our teaching programme.
Essential Criteria
E1. PhD in mathematics or the mathematical sciences.
E2. Track-record of internationally recognised research with excellent publications.
E3. Research interests in areas that complement/strengthen those of the Maxwell Institute.
E4. Skills to develop and teach a range of lecture courses in mathematics, as well as supervise MSc dissertations.
E5. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
E6. Potential, ambition and plans to obtain research funding.
E7. Skills to supervise PhD students.
Desirable Criteria
D1. Track record of obtaining research funding.
D2. A track record of successful knowledge exchange activities
D3. Track record of successful supervision of PhD students and/or PDRAs.
D4. Track record of successful and innovative teaching, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level
About Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-leading research and teaching, which has made it one of the top UK universities for research innovation, business and industry.
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, mathematics, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.
About our Team
The Department of Mathematics is part of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, which also includes the Departments of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and of Computer Science. The school is strongly oriented towards research and advanced postgraduate programmes. We foster a challenging and developmental environment for our undergraduates who go on to excel in a diverse range of careers.
The Department of Mathematics forms part of the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a joint research institute bringing together the mathematical research activities at Heriot-Watt University and at the University of Edinburgh. The Maxwell Institute ranked 3rd for research power in the UK in the most recent REF. All our PhD students are part of the Maxwell Institute Graduate School (MIGS) - an internationally pre-eminent centre for postgraduate training and research in the mathematical sciences that offers an environment that is able to attract and foster the very best mathematical talent from around the world. Around 45-50 funded PhD students join MIGS each year, a proportion of which are part of MAC-MIGS, an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, and a smaller proportion affiliated to GlaMS, a PhD training centre in Algebra, Mathematical Physics, Geometry and Topology run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.
The Department of Mathematics at Heriot Watt University is also a co-founder of the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS). The ICMS stimulates and promotes the mathematical sciences through organising and hosting diverse international workshops and conferences. Its vibrant events programme attracts leading mathematical scientists from the UK and internationally - connecting mathematical communities across the world and greatly enhancing the mathematical environment in Edinburgh.
The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and is committed to an equality charter, which includes having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and to offering equality of opportunity to all. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, and we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements and endeavour to accommodate them, whenever possible.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the 30th of September 2023.
Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system: (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV that includes the list of publications; (3) 2-page max research statement; (4) 1-page max teaching statement.
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Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
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Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website  and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers  .
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
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