School of Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: £43,414 – £53,353 per annum*
Start Date: 1 June 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter
The
University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its teaching and research
strengths in Solar and Magnetospheric Theory by appointing to Lecturer / Senior
Lecturer / Reader level, within our Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group
(SMTG), in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international
research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching.
We welcome applications from candidates who hold
a PhD in Applied Mathematics or a cognate discipline,
and have a track record of high quality research
and publications in Solar or Magnetospheric Theory, or a related area
compatible with the group’s research interests.
For applicants to be considered for a Senior
Lecturer or Reader level appointment, we would expect in addition that they can
demonstrate a suitable combination of success in attracting external funding, research
leadership at national and international level, and experience with
successfully carrying out administrative duties.
Although all areas of solar and magnetospheric
theory will be considered, we are particularly interested in applications that
would enhance or complement the research group’s current areas of expertise,
for example in the theory of “space weather”.
Candidates should also have teaching experience
at undergraduate or postgraduate level, have experience applying relevant
analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners, and have
good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students.
Experience in curriculum development in applied mathematics or in similar
disciplines will be an advantage, as will demonstrable ability to work in a
team.
The SMTG
conducts cutting-edge research on a wide variety of solar and magnetospheric
phenomena, ranging from magnetic flux emergence through the solar surface, over
the dynamic interaction between the coronal plasma and magnetic field leading
to coronal heating and solar activity processes, to the effect these activity
processes have on the magnetosphere of the Earth (“space weather”). Many of our
theoretical models of solar and magnetospheric plasma systems are data-driven,
but we are also interested in fundamental plasma processes underpinning these
models, for example MHD and kinetic plasma equilibria, MHD waves and
instabilities, magnetic reconnection, magnetic topology and helicity, and
particle acceleration. Due to the highly nonlinear nature of the mathematical
problems we study, a large part of our research work is based on computational
methods, and we are particularly interested in applications that would
complement and enhance our expertise in numerical and computational methods
relevant for the research area of our group.
As a
research and teaching position, the successful candidate will contribute to the
delivery of teaching modules in applied
mathematics that may be at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to
specialised Honours level modules in Applied Mathematics. They will also supervise final-year
undergraduate projects, and will have the opportunity to supervise PhD
students.
*Appointment at Grade 8 Senior Lecturer / Reader
level (salary range: £54,949 - £61,823 pa) will be considered for candidates
with more experience/knowledge of the area with the job description to be
amended accordingly.
For informal enquiries, we encourage those
considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk); Head of the Solar and Magnetospheric Theory
Group, Professor Thomas Neukirch (tn3@st-andrews.ac.uk); or the AVP Dean of Science and Professor in Applied Mathematics,
Professor Ineke De Moortel (ineke.demoortel@st-andrews.ac.uk).
We are fully committed to equality and diversity
in our recruitment and employment policies.
We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to
discuss flexible working arrangements for staff.
Applications are particularly welcome from
women, people from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and
other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Academic posts at
the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the
heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive
culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan,
Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate
diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks
including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff
LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details
available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to creating an inclusive
and welcoming environment that supports equality of opportunity and fair and
equal representation for all https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/about/equality-diversity/.
Closing Date: 28
February 2023
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School of Mathematics & Statistics
Salary: £43,414 – £53,353 per annum*
Start Date: 1 June 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter