Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Probability (ED

The Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Probability Laboratory at Bath (Prob-L@B) invite applications from candidates for a position to sustain and extend its academic strength and international presence in Probability.

About the role

The successful candidate will join Prob-L@B, one of the world’s most vibrant probability groups with a range of different research activities and international visitors. See http://www.bath.ac.uk/research/centres/probability-laboratory/ for more details.

The appointee will be expected to deliver a high-quality research programme, and to develop and submit competitive applications for external funding.

Candidates will also be expected to show a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including supervising PhD students.

About us

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has over 70 academic staff from all areas of Mathematics. 

There are strong interactions between Probability, Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics, as well as a wide variety of interdisciplinary research projects and industrial collaborations. 

Members of Prob-L@B have an important supporting role in the research culture of the Department’s EPSRC centre for doctoral training, SAMBa (Statistical Applied Mathematics at Bath), which has an annual intake of 10-15 research students. See http://www.bath.ac.uk/math-sci/postgraduate/samba/

Our department currently holds an Athena SWAN Gold Award.

Additional information

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are particularly encouraged. 

We are working to improve the present gender balance within the Department, and particularly welcome applications from women. 

Both the Department and the University are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. 

Flexible working options will be considered wherever possible. For more information visit http://www.bath.ac.uk/hr/working/flexible-working/.

Application information

The first stage of shortlisting will be carried out anonymously, so it is essential that candidates complete the anonymous questions on the online application form. 

After the initial anonymous stage, further materials will be seen by the shortlisting committee, and for this the applicants should upload:

 a full Curriculum Vitae,a statement of research interests of up to 3 pages explaining how their work would complement and strengthen existing activity at Bath,a summary of teaching experience of up to 1 page, including a statement of which courses in our existing undergraduate programme they would be able to teach

Any additional materials, including any additional pages in the documents above, will not be used.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Matt Roberts <mir20@bath.ac.uk> or Cécile Mailler <cdm37@bath.ac.uk>.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 27 Mar 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755