Mathematical Innovation Research Associate (AP

About the role

This role is part of the Mathematical Innovation Research Associate (MIRA) team - an exciting, dynamic group central to the Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI). MIRAs are encouraged to work independently, think creatively and proactively contribute to the development of new research ideas and funding proposals. In addition, MIRAs lead and contribute to collaborative research projects involving both academic and industry partners.

We invite you to join our vibrant and enthusiastic team, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers across the university. IMI is committed to building long-term, strategic partnerships with industry and non-academic stakeholders to maximise the impact of mathematical sciences. 

At the heart of IMI’s mission, Mathematical Innovation Research Associates play a key role in translating cutting-edge mathematics, especially modelling and data-driven approaches, into real-world impact.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with strong expertise in interdisciplinary mathematical modelling, inverse problems, finite element methods (especially in complex and applied settings), machine learning techniques in scientific and industrial applications & experience collaborating with the Met Office or similar large-scale environmental institutions.

You will be working as part of the interdisciplinary academic teams to:

Provide mathematical expertise to a variety of long-term and short-term projects comprising diverse partnerships;Work at the interface and be a liaison between academics in the Dept. Mathematical Sciences and other partners in academia and industry;Learn about and implement new mathematical skills for interdisciplinary projects;Cultivate your own mathematical identity with a broad base of expertise;Demonstrate leadership through the development of novel data-centric mathematical modelling within other disciplines;Engage in collaborative grant capture and impact acceleration.

Additional Information

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field however, a lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

This vacancy will be offered on a two-year, 1.0FTE fixed-term basis.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Professor Tristan Pryer tmp38@bath.ac.uk or, Dr Caroline Ang cwya20@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: 15 Jun 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413