School of Mathematics

Lectureship - Grade UE08 £48,350 - £59,421 per annum

Readership - Grade UE09 £61,198 - £75,498 per annum

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended post: permanent

The Opportunity:

The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint to a lectureship in Probability and Stochastic Analysis Mathematics (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to start in September 2024 or later by agreement. Very strong and experienced applicants may be appointed to a Readership (equivalent to Associate Professor).

The field of Probability and Stochastic Analysis is understood in a broad sense. Those pursuing interdisciplinary research with links to other fields, for instance, Computing, Engineering, Finance, Physics, or links to industry are also encouraged to apply. In addition to carrying out high-quality research, the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses and the teaching and further development of our successful MSc programmes in Mathematical Finance.

The School has particular strengths in stochastic analysis, applied probability, mathematical finance, machine learning, and computational modelling, with a wide variety of interests across all aspects of probability.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Please ensure that your online application includes an up-to-date CV, research statement and teaching statement. In additional please also arrange for three references to be sent to references@maths.ed.ac.uk by the closing date, quoting Job Req 10207.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Ilya Chevyrev via ilya.chevyrev@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD in Mathematics or a related area Experience of relevant teaching at University level An established record of first-class research or able to demonstrate excellent research potential Able to demonstrate independence Effective team worker Good communication and interpersonal skills

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of £48,350 - £59,421 per annum. Very strong and experienced candidates may be appointed to a Readership for which the salary is £61,198 - £75,498 per annum. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) .

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

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ABOUT US As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

ABOUT THE TEAM The School of Mathematics is one of the world’s leading mathematical sciences departments, home to internationally excellent researchers and to an innovative educational environment for both undergraduates and postgraduates. Our location in the beautiful and historic capital of Scotland puts us in the centre of a vibrant community of academics, cultural institutions, industry partners and research institutes.

As a School we value both the breadth and depth of our mathematical research. We have over seventy permanent members of academic staff and over twenty research fellows and research associates, who come from across the world and together cover a broad range of research topics in pure and applied mathematics, operational research and statistics. Our Graduate School has over eighty research students and over one hundred MSc students, and our postgraduate provision has gone from strength to strength with the recent introduction of Doctoral Training Centres in Analysis and its Applications, and in Data Science. We have close links with the School of Informatics and are actively involved in current data science developments, particularly as one of the 5 UK-wide partners in the Alan Turing Institute.

The School is passionate about delivering a world-leading educational environment for its students and is constantly exploring new ideas in mathematical education in order to provide a stimulating learning environment. Quantitative skills have never been more in demand in the world, and our students graduate with strong skills in critical thinking, independent learning and communication. Within 6 months of graduating, 93% of our students are in full-time employment or study. In 2010 the Teaching Programme review "welcomed the excellent quality of education" provided by the School.

The School of Mathematics is dedicated to valuing and celebrating diversity, and ensuring equality of opportunity for all staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to creating a community which is inclusive and respectful of all our staff and students, and their lived experiences.

Further information about the School, our research and our teaching is available at http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk