Dr Lewis Topley is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research associate to work in the field of representation theory. 

Candidates with an interest in the following topics are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Representations of algebraic groups and Lie algebras.
• Quantum groups, vertex algebras and mathematical physics.
• Poisson geometry and geometric representation theory.

Our ideal candidate will have some experience of collaborating or working in a team. 

Researchers with an interest of applying for additional funding to be held at the AV视频 are especially welcome to apply. 

As a member of Research Staff at the AV视频, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

The ideal candidate will be a researcher with research interests that align with Lewis Topley's.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 18 Dec 2024

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with Dr Tobias Barker on the analysis of the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations (and related partial differential equations). 

The candidate will have a strong background in the rigorous analysis of partial differential equations describing fluids (or describing other related physical phenomena). 

This position is part of Dr Tobias Barker's EPSRC funded project "APP11616: Dynamics and regularity criteria for nonlinear incompressible partial differential equations", whose themes and objectives are to:

• Establish necessary conditions for singularity formation for the 3D Navier-Stokes equations, that are convenient for numerical searches for singular solutions.
• Rigorously construct solutions of the 3D Navier-Stokes equations and Euler equations that display certain features consistent with physical observations.

The successful applicant will be part of a very active Analysis group at the AV视频, with several faculty members having expertise in fluid PDEs. The Analysis group runs a weekly Analysis seminar during semester, often hosting internationally renowned researchers.

The duration of this position is 18 months, with a start date of  1 April 2025 (negotiable) has no associated teaching obligations and has associated funding for conference attendance and training, as well as visa expenses.

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The ideal candidate will be a talented researcher in nonlinear partial differential equations with the ability to produce in collaboration new, original results concerning the rigorous analysis of the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations (mainly singularity formation mechanisms and dynamics of solutions). 

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD degree and postdoctoral experience in the rigorous analysis of partial differential equations describing fluids (or describing other related physical phenomena). It would be advantageous (though not essential) for the candidate to have experience with scientific computing.

Additional information

Candidates are required to submit a 1 page cover letter, a full curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a 2 page research statement outlining past research achievements and future research plans.

Specific enquiries related to the post may be sent to Dr Tobias Barker (email address: tb2130@bath.ac.uk).

As a member of Research Staff at the AV视频, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the AV视频 a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: The salary range for Research Assistant is £30,505 to £36,924 per annum. The salary range for Research Associate is £37,999 to £45,163 per annum.

We are looking for an adventurous and talented researcher to fill a postdoctoral position as part of the £7.3M EPSRC Programme Grant, MaThRad (Mathematical Theory of Radiation Transport). 

This five-year interdisciplinary programme of research will use modern mathematical methods from probability theory, advanced Monte Carlo methods and inverse problems to develop novel approaches to the theory and application of radiation transport. 

The programme grant is held jointly between the University of Warwick, AV视频, University of Cambridge, University College Hospital, and the National Physical Laboratory. This position will be based at the AV视频.

Nuclear technology is based around the principle of how radiation particles interact with materials. 

Whilst the microscopic behaviour of such systems is well understood, the degree of inhomogeneity involved means that the ability to predict the flux of particles through complex physical environments on the macroscopic (human) scale is a significant challenge. 

This lies at the heart of how we design, regulate and operate some of the most important technologies for the twenty-first century. These include:

• building new reactors (fission and fusion) and de-commissioning old ones,
• medical radiation therapy
• establishing novel space technologies through e.g. the development of space-bound mini-reactors for off-world bases and protection for high-tech equipment exposed to high-energy radiation such as satellites and spacesuits.
• accurate prediction of how radiation interacts with surrounding matter is based on modelling through the Boltzmann transport equation.

MaThRad is pursuing an interactive exploration of foundational, translational and application-driven research; developing predictive mathematical models with quantifiable accuracy and software prototypes, ready for real-world implementation in the energy, health care and space exploration nuclear industries.

As a member of Research Staff at the AV视频, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

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The successful candidate will work with to improve our theoretical understanding of current Monte Carlo algorithms used in a range of applications relating to Radiation Transport, and to develop novel methods which can improve the methods used by our academic and industrial partners. 

Experience of conducting high quality research on interacting particle systems or rare event simulation will be highly desirable. 

Willingness to explore the interaction with ad-hoc and interdisciplinary approaches is highly desirable.

No prior knowledge of the application area is expected, however a willingness to engage with applications is essential, as well as to collaborate with scientists who are not mathematicians.

• You will conduct individual and collaborative research of high quality in an appropriate area of mathematics and/or statistics and its applications in Monte Carlo methods for radiation transport modelling. 
• You will continually update your knowledge and understanding in the wider area of the project to inform research activity.
• You will publish in high quality peer reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline.
• You will disseminate the research at national and international conferences, e.g. by presentations.
• You will be involved in regular contact with industrial partners in the energy, space, and healthcare sectors.
• You will assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators with project management: e.g. organising meetings and corresponding/discussing with partners.
• You will identify sources of funding and contribute to securing funds for project related research.
• You will develop research objectives and proposals that support the MaThRad agenda for your own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.

You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade of appointment as reasonably required by your line manager. 

Additional information

Please submit a CV and a cover letter, indicating how your experience aligns with the project, and outlining any other relevant experience of researching in group or interdisciplinary settings.

Note that we currently operated an anonymous shortlisting stage. You should answer the shortlisting questions anonymously, and also attach a CV and cover letter, which will be considered following anonymous shortlisting.

Candidates wishing to have an informal discussion regarding the role should contact Alexander Cox (a.m.g.cox@bath.ac.uk), Tristan Pryer (tmp38@bath.ac.uk) or Emma Horton (emma.horton@warwick.ac.uk).

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the AV视频 a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 01 Dec 2024

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163