Applications are invited from outstanding individuals for a Reader/Chair in Partial Differential Equations and Analysis within the Department of Mathematics. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Position: Reader/ Chair in Partial Differential Equations and Analysis
Location: South Kensington Campus
Starting salary: From £81,791 pa (Chair); From £71,448 pa (Reader)
Closing Date:4 January 2022
About the Role
You will work in the area of partial differential equations and analysis, interpreted in the broadest sense and including stochastic partial differential equations. You will contribute to the academic mission of Imperial College London to deliver world class scholarship, education and research.
You will be engaged with research, education, and administrative duties in alignment with the department’s strategy, goals and vision. Among your research duties, you will direct a research programme at the highest scientifically rigorous levels, supervise, train and mentor research staff and students, obtain funds and research grants and encourage and guide junior research staff to do the same, and establish links with industry.
You will teach and examine courses at all levels, teach modules in partial differential equations and analysis at all levels, supervise PhD, MSc and MSci theses. You will also undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the department’s teaching and research activities and attend relevant academic or management committees.
The Department conducts research of the highest quality and has strengths in several interconnected areas of Partial Differential Equations including Stochastic Analysis, Geometry, Applied and Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematical Physics.
Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Essential Requirements
PhD in partial differential equations, analysis, stochastic partial differential equations or a related field
An international reputation (commensurate with career stage) and expertise in the field of partial differential equations, analysis and/or stochastic PDEs
A significant or sustained track record (commensurate with career stage) in attracting high levels of research funding
Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes
An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications, confirming national/ international standing (commensurate with career stage)
Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD)
Evidence of management and administration experience
Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively
The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
How To Apply
Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.
For informal discussions about this position, please contact the Head of Section, Professor Grigorios Pavliotis, Email: g.pavliotis@imperial.ac.uk or Chair in Probability and Stochastic Analysis, Professor Martin Hairer, Email: m.hairer@imperial.ac.uk
Queries relating to the application process should be directed to: Mrs Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, Email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk)
