University of Edinburgh, School of Mathematics

Position ID: 713-UT_OR [#20314, 4762]
Position Title: University Teacher in Operational Research
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Edinburgh, City of EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom [map] sort by distance
Application Deadline: 2022/08/09 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/08/02, finished 2023/02/11, listed until 2022/08/09)
Position Description:    

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UE07 £34,304 - £40,927 per annum

Full-Time; 35hrs per week

Fixed-Term; 2 years

The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint a University Teacher in Operational Research (OR) This is a fixed-term position, focusing mainly on teaching across a range of OR and Optimization courses.

The Opportunity:

The duties allocated will be dependent on the expertise of the appointee and will include delivering effective teaching to undergraduate and/or taught postgraduate programmes. The role will also include the supervision of student projects and involvement in assessment of students, helping to develop courses and programmes, possibly online where this is appropriate, and teaching related administration. There will be opportunities to take part in the research activities in our School.

The School takes career development seriously: we will mentor the post holder to develop key skills and experiences in teaching and learning, and support participation in the Edinburgh Teaching Award, which leads to a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship.

A PhD in Operational Research, Optimization or a closely related discipline is essential. Experience in University-level teaching of operational research is highly desirable, as well as the ability to demonstrate effective team working, communication and interpersonal skills.

The post is available as soon as possible and is fixed term for two years.

Closing date for applications is 5pm (UK time) 9th August 2022

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Professor Miguel Anjos or Professor Chris Sangwin.

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Applications must be submitted online.


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School of Mathematics
James Clerk Maxwell Building
King's Buildings
University of Edinburgh
Mayfield Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JZ
Web Page: www.maths.ed.ac.uk