Job Description

Role: Assistant Professor in Mathematics 

Directorate: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences 


Salary: Grade 8 - £47,389 - £58,225


Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended 

Purpose of the Role


The Department of Mathematics seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Teaching and Research in any area of mathematics.


The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. A key part of the role will be supporting our BSc Data Science joint programme with Xidian University in Xi’an, China. Teaching in China is delivered in short blocks, providing a distinctive opportunity to gain international teaching experience.


On the research side, you will be expected to produce high-quality research, secure research funding, and supervise PhD and postdoctoral students. While the research area is open, the ability to supervise bachelor’s an...

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