Senior Research Associate – MARS

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in England is seeking a researcher with a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline to engage in innovative research at the interface of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence. The candidate will develop a three-year research project focused on real-world applications in diverse fields. This full-time position welcomes applications from all diversity groups, particularly women underrepresented in mathematical sciences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable research experience in mathematical machine learning and AI methods.
• Ability to propose innovative, deliverable research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research at the interface of mathematics and AI.
• Develop a three-year research project aligned with MARS goals.
• Contribute to industry projects relevant to your expertise.

Skills

Mathematical machine learning

AI methods

Applied mathematics

Education

PhD in mathematics or related discipline

Job description

MARS, which is funded by a £13m investment from Research England, conducts research and teaching at the interface of dynamical mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on using applied mathematics and AI methods to address real-world challenges.

What we’re looking for

You will hold a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline and be able to demonstrate previous research experience in using mathematical machine learning and AI methods, or applied mathematics, to solve challenging problems. Your research will have potential for real-world application in areas including, but not limited to, cyber security, engineering, environment and health.

You will be able to propose an innovative and deliverable three-year research project that contains substantial mathematical content and aligns with MARS research goals. You may also be asked to contribute up to 0.2 FTE to industry projects relevant to your expertise.

It is an exciting time to be part of MARS, which is based in one of the top-ranked maths departments in the UK. You’ll be part of a thriving and collegiate research group with a growing complement of academic staff, researchers and PhD students. MARS is at the forefront of innovating mathematics and AI research and is a nationally distinctive group to join if you want to be part of the next generation of mathematicians tackling real-world problems and shaping the future of mathematics and AI.

For more information about MARS research visit our webpages here .

These are full-time, three-year positions. Flexible working arrangements will be considered but you will be expected to be present on the Lancaster campus a minimum of two days a week.

Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace. For these positions, we welcome applications from all diversity groups but particularly from women who are currently underrepresented in the mathematical sciences.