Postdoctoral Research Associate - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

Durham University

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Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Department of Mathematical Sciences

Grade 7:

£35,333 per annum

Fixed Term - Full Time

Contract Duration: 2 year

Contracted Hours per Week: 35

Closing Date: 10-Feb-2023, 5:59:00 PM

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.

The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people.

A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.

We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

The Department

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

Ranked 7th in terms of grade point average intensity in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, it has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics (including Fluid Dynamics, Magnetohydrodynamics, Applied Analysis and PDE, Theoretical Particle Physics and Mathematical Biology) and 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, which currently has 103 permanent members of staff, is set to grow significantly over the next ten years, in particular in Applied Mathematics.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award.

Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The Department 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.

The Role

Responsibilities:

To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature through presentations and discussions within the research group, leading to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
To present work at seminars, both internally and externally, and at international conferences.
To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and open access electronic archives
To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and nonacademic audiences.
To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
To work with the Principal Investigator 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 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 contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.

This post is fixed term for two years, the funding is available from 1 April 2023 for this fixed period only.

The post-holder is employed to work on a research project which will be led by another colleague.

Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in their own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

The successful applicant will, ideally, be in post by April 1, 2023.

Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: