Research Associate in Applied Mathematics

Research Associate in Applied Mathematics

Research Associate in Applied Mathematics

About The Role

We invite applications for a three-year postdoctoral research position in applied mathematics, working with Professor Tim Rogers in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath.

The position has been created to strengthen the Networks and Collective Behaviour research group led by Professor Tim Rogers, the incoming Head of Department. The role offers an exciting and flexible opportunity for a confident early-career researcher to both contribute to existing research lines within the group and to initiate new projects in collaboration with Prof Rogers.

About The Networks And Collective Behaviour Research Group

The successful candidate will join an active research group focused on the development and application of mathematical methods to complex systems, with a particular emphasis on networks, stochastic processes and mathematical biology. Group members work on a variety of topics from ecology, evolution and epidemiology, through to animal and human behavioural dynamics.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious researcher who would value the opportunity to begin new collaborations and begin to develop leadership of their own research programme. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes:

• A PhD in mathematics, theoretical physics, or a closely related discipline (or expected to be awarded shortly).
• Strong background in applied mathematics and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Familiarity with numerical methods or programming (e.g. in MATLAB).
• A track record of publications in high-quality journals.

Further information

For an informal discussion relating to this role, please contact Professor Tim Rogers, ma3tcr@bath.ac.uk

This is a full time, fixed term position with an expected end date of October 2028.

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.

What We Can Offer You

We\’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Right To Work In The UK

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements.