Lancaster University, School of Mathematical Sciences
Position ID:
3673-SRA [#27780]
Position Title:
Senior Research Associate - MARS
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Lancaster, Lancaster LA1 4YF, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Subject Areas:
Applied Mathematics; Mathematical AI
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/04 11:59PM
(posted 2025/12/01, listed until 2026/01/04)
Position Description:
Position Description
The School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint Senior Research Associates to lead their own research project as part of ‘MARS: Mathematics for AI in Real-world Systems’. MARS, which is funded by a £13m investment from Research England, conducts research and teaching at the interface of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on using applied mathematics and AI methods to address real-world challenges.What we’re looking for
You will hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate previous research experience in using mathematical machine learning and AI methods, or applied mathematics, to solve challenging problems. Your research will have potential for real-world application in areas including, but not limited to, cyber security, engineering, environment and health.
You will hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate previous research experience in using mathematical machine learning and AI methods, or applied mathematics, to solve challenging problems. Your research will have potential for real-world application in areas including, but not limited to, cyber security, engineering, environment and health.
You will be able to propose an innovative and deliverable three-year research project that contains substantial mathematical content and aligns with MARS research goals. You may also be asked to contribute up to 0.2 FTE to industry projects relevant to your expertise.
Why join MARS?
It is an exciting time to be part of MARS, which is based in one of the top-ranked maths departments in the UK. You’ll be part of a thriving and collegiate research group with a growing complement of academic staff, researchers and PhD students. MARS is at the forefront of innovating mathematics and AI research and is a nationally distinctive group to join if you want to be part of the next generation of mathematicians tackling real-world problems and shaping the future of mathematics and AI.
For more information about MARS research visit our webpages here.
These are full-time, three-year positions. Flexible working arrangements will be considered but you will be expected to be present on the Lancaster campus a minimum of two days a week.
Candidates who are considering making an application are strongly encouraged to contact one of the people below to discuss the MARS programme in greater detail.
Professor Andrew Baggaley a.baggaley1@lancaster.ac.uk
Professor Chris Jewell c.jewell@lancaster.ac.uk or
Professor Chris Nemeth c.nemeth@lancaster.ac.uk
Information on how to apply can be found here.
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