Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd October and Friday 3rd October
The School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint Senior Research Associates to lead their own research project as part of ‘MARS: Mathematics for AI in Real-world Systems’.
MARS, which is funded by a £13m investment from Research England, conducts research and teaching at the interface of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on using applied mathematics and AI methods to address real-world challenges.
What we’re looking for
You will hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate previous research experience in using mathematical Machine Learning and AI methods, or applied mathematics, to solve challenging problems. Your research will have potential for real-world application in areas including, but not limited to, cyber security, engineering, environment and health.
You will be able to propose an innovative and deliverable three-year research project that contains substantial mathematical content and aligns with MARS research goals. You may also be asked to contribute up to 0.2 FTE to industry projects relevant to your expertise.
You will have a publications record appropriate to your career stage, which includes evidence of the ability to produce high-quality academic writing, and the potential to publish research with a substantial mathematical component in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Willingness to participate in national and international meetings, conferences and workshops to present results to a wider audience and build research networks is essential. You must also be prepared to build collaborations with MARS project partners and other non-academic stakeholders by attending and contributing to meetings and events.
You will have effective interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and within a team. You will also be willing to contribute to developing a positive, inclusive and collaborative research culture within MARS.
Why join MARS?
It is an exciting time to be part of MARS, which is based in one of the top-ranked maths departments in the UK. You’ll be part of a thriving and collegiate research group with a growing complement of academic staff, researchers and PhD students. MARS is at the forefront of innovating mathematics and AI research and is a nationally distinctive group to join if you want to be part of the next generation of mathematicians tackling real-world problems and shaping the future of mathematics and AI.
For more information about MARS research visit our webpages here.
These are full-time, three-year positions. Flexible working arrangements will be considered but you will be expected to be present on the Lancaster campus a minimum of two days a week.
Candidates who are considering making an application are strongly encouraged to contact the Head of MARS, Professor Chris Jewell c.jewell@lancaster.ac.uk or Professor Chris Nemeth c.nemeth@lancaster.ac.uk to discuss the MARS programme in greater detail.
How to apply
- Submit a proposal for a three-year research project via the Microsoft Form here. Please only submit one research proposal.
- Submit a job application via the ‘Apply Online’ button below and upload the following attachments with your application:
- Cover letter (required)
- Full academic CV (required)
- Diagrammatic work plan for your proposed research project (required)
- Figures associated with your proposed research project (optional)
Applicants must submit both the research project proposal and the job application with the required attachments to be considered for these positions.
Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace. For these positions, we welcome applications from all diversity groups but particularly from women who are currently underrepresented in the mathematical sciences.
Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
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