The School of Mathematics wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Operational Research (first permanent position covering research, teaching and service responsibilities) to start on 1 September 2023 or later by agreement. Applicants with significant experience and a suitably strong record of achievement may be appointed to a Readership.

The Optimization and Operational Research Group in the School is an international leader in the mathematical and computing aspects of optimization and operational research as well as contemporary industrial applications of optimization. We have world-leading expertise in the solution of large sparse linear and quadratic problems by two of the core technologies in optimization - the simplex method and interior point methods. We also have a strong and growing presence in the mathematics of energy systems. Further interests include nonlinear and global optimization, discrete optimization, decomposition methods, parallel computing, stochastic optimization, simulation and stochastic areas of operational research. The group members collaborate with several research groups in the UK and overseas, and are actively engaged in collaborations with industry and government. We host the world-leading open source optimization software HiGHS (https://highs.dev) as well as an Operational Research Consultancy Unit that provides bespoke services and support for projects with external partners.

We are looking for ambitious researchers to enhance or complement these strengths, who are self-starting, and have a keen interest in operational research as part of the scientific process of figuring out how the modern world works. We are seeking candidates with a track record of high-quality research in areas relating to modern applications of operational research in areas such as, but not limited to, energy, healthcare, transportation, public and service sectors. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated ability to engage with industry and/or multidisciplinary partners.

As well as carrying out high-quality research, the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and to our successful MSc programmes in Operational Research. The role will also include the supervision of student projects and involvement in assessment of students, helping to develop courses and connect with industry where this is appropriate, and teaching-related administration. The School takes career development very seriously, and will provide appropriately tailored mentoring in both research and teaching.

A PhD in Operational Research or Optimization (or a closely related discipline) and some experience of relevant teaching at University level is essential, as well as being able to demonstrate independence, effective team working, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Scale: £44,414 - £52,841 per annum. Very strong and experienced applicants may be appointed to a Readership, for which the salary is in the range £56,048 - £63,059 p.a..

Please ensure that your online application includes an up-to-date CV, research statement and teaching statement, and that in addition, three references are sent to references@maths.ed.ac.uk by the closing date quoting Job Req 7361

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Miguel Anjos via Miguel.F.Anjos@ed.ac.uk

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided. 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.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

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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