Postdoctoral Research Associate - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

Durham University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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)**Department of Mathematical Sciences

Grade 7:

  • £37,099 per annum
Fixed Term - Full Time


Contract Duration:
Up to 36 months


Contracted Hours per Week: 35


Closing Date: 23-Apr-2024, 5:59:00 PM


Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.


Working at Durham University


A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career.

The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside.

Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.


We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community.


Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential.

Our Purpose and Values


We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background.

Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.


Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Durham? information page.


The Department


The Department is one of the UK's leading Mathematics departments with an outstanding reputation in teaching, research and employability of our students.

It has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics (including Applied Analysis and PDE, Theoretical Particle Physics and Mathematical Biology), Statistics and Probability.

The research culture is vibrant, with many visitors, seminars, international conferences and workshops. We aim to provide a supportive and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department currently has 116 permanent members of staff.


The Role


The position is fixed term for up to 3 years and funded by the EPSRC Hub on the Mathematical and Computational Foundations of AI, titled "Mathematical Foundations of Intelligence: An 'Erlangen Programme' for AI" (EPSRC grant EP/Y028872/1).

The position involves collaborating with the PIs and external academic and industry partners on research projects focussed on the mathematical and computational foundations of machine learning and AI.

There will of course be time to pursue independent research.

The expectation is that the post-holder will use the project to complement their own research, to bolster their research track record and support them in developing their own research ideas and research identity.


Key responsibilities:


  • To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
  • To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and nonacademic audiences.
  • To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grantholder.
  • To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
  • To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grantholder.
  • To work with the Principal Investigator or Grantholder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
  • To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grantholder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
  • To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
  • To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
  • To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
  • To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environme
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