Chancellor’s Fellowships are 5-year tenure track fellowships that are supported by mentoring and will join and be supported by an interactive Early Career Researcher (ECR) cohort community. These provide talented ECRs with the networking and career development training opportunities to enable them to thrive as an academic at the University of Edinburgh. 

In total, the College of Science and Engineering is seeking to appoint up to 18 Chancellor’s Fellows. The School of Mathematics is one of the host departments for these Fellowships. Up to 6 Fellowships will be in each of the following priority themes across the College: 

 AI and Datascience - The School of Mathematics is looking to recruit individuals with research interests lying within the areas of Data Science and AI. Particular research areas of interest include foundational research in these areas as well as the development of methodological and computational aspects. For example, this may include, but is not limited to, mathematical and statistical foundations of data science and AI; integration of AI with other forms of mathematical modelling and algorithms; the interface of AI and optimisation; inference and inverse problems; and applications to science, engineering, health and social sciences, industrial processes and public policy. 

Health and Life - The School of Mathematics is looking to recruit individuals with research interests that focus on the development of new mathematical and/or interdisciplinary techniques driven by healthcare and related problems. For example, this may include, but is not limited to, the derivation and investigation of new mathematical models for medical/healthcare systems; statistical techniques for data-driven future healthcare; operational research for improved logistics; further applications of data science and AI. Interdisciplinary research and/or research connecting this area with industry or public policy is also strongly encouraged. 

Climate and Environmental Sustainability - The School of Mathematics is keen to strengthen existing mathematical sciences research within the remit of sustainability and climate change, as well as develop new complementary research directions. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of novel approaches from the mathematical sciences for energy systems; environmental risk and resilience; earth observation/remote sensing; fluid dynamics and climate sciences; biodiversity indicators. Interdisciplinary research and/or research connecting this area with industry or public policy is also strongly encouraged. 

An online Town Hall meeting is scheduled on Wednesday 26th July 2023, 11.30 – 13.00 (BST) which intends to provide an overview of the recruitment process and is an opportunity for anyone who requires further information or clarifications on how to apply. Registration is required. Please click here to register 

 For more information on the College’s Chancellor's Fellows recruitment please visit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering/staff/human-resources/chancellors-fellows 

An overview of Chancellor’s Fellowship opportunities throughout the University is available here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/job/chancellors-fellowships 

 Closing date: 28/08/2023, 23:59