Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics

About the roleThe School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester is hiring an Associate Professor to join their team. The University of Leicester is committed to delivering research, teaching, and learning of the highest quality, and the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is no exception, providing a rich and culturally diverse environment for students and staff to thrive in. With strong research links to Space Park Leicester, the Institute for Environmental Futures, School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, the Leicester Institute for Precision Medicine, and the Department of Genetics & Genome Biology, the School seeks to make significant contribution to its research profile in computational mathematics, mathematical and computational modelling, mathematical biology, statistics, statistical mechanics, (stochastic) dynamical systems, mathematics of Planet Earth, Artificial Intelligence, data science, or other areas consistent with our existing strengths and future ambitions.
The successful candidate will join a cooperative and friendly atmosphere, working hard alongside ambitious staff and students to deliver high-quality teaching and research. You will be expected to undertake teaching, tutoring, and project supervision across a range of mathematics and statistics courses, as well as supporting the development of new programmes and courses in mathematics.
At the heart of the UK, the University of Leicester balances different areas of activity by ensuring a fair and transparent workload model between staff and different areas of activity. If you're passionate about contributing to the research profile of the School and making an impact in the field of mathematics, apply now to join the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester.
Why work at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences?About youWith a PhD and an established international reputation as a scholar, you will be able to demonstrate research and teaching achievement in your field of expertise. You will be able to evidence this through publications in peer reviewed journals and other relevant outputs, with a clear forward plan for your research that complements the existing specialisms within the school.
With a track record of training and mentoring research students and experience of building effective collaborative relationships, you will have a commitment to high quality teaching, ensuring our students get the best experience possible.
Additional informationInformal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Prof Sergei Petrovskii #####
We anticipate that interviews will be held mid-June 2024.
Applications for job share will be considered.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community ofCitizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy termsFull time or job share considered, Permanent
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