Postdoctoral Research Associate
UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974 per annum
School of Mathematics
Full time – 35 hours per week
Fixed term for 2 years, extension for a 3rd year is possible upon availability of funding. The position can be filled immediately.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to conduct research in finite element exterior calculus, under the mentorship of Dr Kaibo Hu.
This 2-year postdoc position is funded by Dr Hu’s Royal Society University Research Fellowship, which aims to develop finite element methods for discretising geometric structures. The start date is expected to be soon after the date of the advertisement.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in mathematics or physics to be awarded before taking up the position
- An interest in developing finite element exterior calculus for discretising geometric structures, with applications to modelling and computation for continuum mechanics or numerical relativity.
- Background in areas including some of the following: finite element theory and computation, continuum mechanics, numerical relativity, discrete differential geometry, discrete topology.
- Desire and/or experience in engaging with the research community.
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Please apply online and submit a CV and a brief research statement. In addition, please arrange for two referees to send their letters of recommendation to
[email protected] quoting the ref number 11101 no later than the closing date.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347-£46,974
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 19 September 2024.
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The first evaluation of applications will be on Sep 23rd 2024.
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