Research Fellow in Mathematics

Job title:

Research Fellow in Mathematics

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Northumbria University

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Job Information Organisation/CompanyNORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Research FieldMathematics Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2)First Stage Researcher (R1)Established Researcher (R3) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline17 Jul 2024 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of ContractOther Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionABOUT THE ROLEWe are excited to advertise a 3-year opportunity to join a vibrant research environment as a postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mathematical Physics /Applied Mathematics at Northumbria University. We have wide-ranging interests in dynamical systems and chaos, quantum and classical correspondence, linear and nonlinear waves, integrability and its applications in statistical mechanics, as well as numerical modelling.We welcome applications that cover the main subjects of the proposal entitled “Billiard field theory”. We will work with the successful candidate to bring their own unique skillset to address these scientific aims: generalize the semiclassical methods to study the quantum analogue of a field theory in the case of either integrable or chaotic classical limit. You will be supported to explore new methods beyond your current experience and develop your expertise in new techniques in mathematical physics/applied mathematics.This position is funded by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), and you will work with Dr Rémy Dubertrand. You will benefit from the stimulating research environment of the Mathematics of Complex and Nonlinear Phenomena group. The position is funded for three years. and is available from the 1st of October 2024.ABOUT THE TEAMThis Research Project is being delivered within the Mathematics of Complex and Nonlinear Phenomena (MCNP) research group, part of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering. The group consists of 11 permanent members of staff and has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s leading groups in the areas of Nonlinear and Complex Systems. The MCNP group has high international visibility and enjoys funding from the Leverhulme Trust, EPSRC, LMS (London Mathematical Society), IMA (Institute of Mathematics and Applications). The group’s high research standing is evidenced by the organisation of the two recent large-scale programmes at the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge.Further details about the research group can be found .ABOUT YOUApplicants should hold a PhD in theoretical physics/applied mathematics and have demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in semiclassical methods, quantum mechanics. Expertise in classical or wave chaos, classical and quantum field theory, integrable PDEs, conformal field theory will be seen as an advantage.If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact .Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the .To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.We welcome applications from the UK and across the world. Visit our web pages for details about .ABOUT USAt Northumbria, we embrace tomorrow. We pursue new thinking, forge new partnerships, create, and exchange new knowledge, and find new solutions. Our inspirational academics, partners and students work together to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head on. We are ready for the future whatever it may hold.Awarded the title of in the 2022 Times Higher Education Awards, Northumbria University is a research-intensive modern university with a global reputation for academic excellence.Northumbria recorded the biggest rise of any UK university for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second time in 2021 and is now ranked top 25 for this measure.One of the largest universities in the UK with over 37,000 students from 137 countries, filled with world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and students at the heart of an outstanding experience, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university. Discover more .Northumbria University is a great place to work. We empower our exceptional people to achieve shared ambitions and promote a positive work life balance. We offer a wide range of benefits including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, continued commitment to your learning and development and .Our Northumbria Values are guiding principles that define who we are, what we do and what is important to us. Our Values are: Academic Excellence; Innovation; Inclusivity; Collaboration; and Ambition.Our Behaviours describe how we do things and how we work together at Northumbria, reflecting our culture and our decision-making. Our Behaviours are: We listen and learn, we support one another to success, we respect everyone and their contributions, we trust in ourselves and each other and we are bold.Our Behaviours were co-created by colleagues from a range of roles across the University, who worked collaboratively to consider what it feels like to work for Northumbria, and where we need to continue to transform together to achieve what’s important to us.Please visit page to find out more.We are an on-campus organisation where colleagues work regular patterns of hours and on campus, with some flexibility on the timing of their hours and the location of their work in discussion with their manager. Our campus locations include City Campus Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus Newcastle.Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds a bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality, we are a Disability Confident Leader, a member of the Race Equality Charter and are participating in the Stonewall Diversity Champion Programme. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers.The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.We are committed to keeping your data safe so it’s important for you to know how we use any personal data you give us. For more detailed information, access ourWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Newcastle Upon TyneContact CityNewcastle Upon TyneSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:39:38 GMT

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