Mathematical Sciences
| Location: | University Park |
| Salary: | £29,762 to £44,414 per annum, (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33348 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance |
| Closing Date: | Monday 03 July 2023 |
| Reference: | SCI231523 |
We are looking for a researcher, whose expertise lies in applied mathematics and/or statistics, to work with Dr Kirsty Bolton on a University of Nottingham funded project. The central aim of the project is to develop and apply models of respiratory disease transmission in school settings, in collaboration with the Face It study team led by Professor Kavita Vedhara (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/impact-of-face-masks-in-schools). The project will involve reviewing mathematical models of respiratory virus spread in schools, implementing an appropriate model, and generating simulated data from the model with data-quality guided by Face-It engagement data to examine (i) the potential to infer transmission parameters within schools from observational studies, and (ii) the potential power of a RCT for face mask efficacy against respiratory virus transmission in schools under different epidemiological conditions.
We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how through your experience you will:
- Undertake original research of international excellence.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
- Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.
- Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.
We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence:
- A PhD (or near to completion of a PhD), or equivalent in applied mathematics or statistics, or a closely related discipline.
- Expert knowledge of mathematical modelling and statistical inference.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups.
This post is available from 1st July 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2023.
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 18.13 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.
If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.
For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research themes see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Kirsty Bolton email: kirsty.bolton@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.