Calculus of Variations and Geometric Measure Theory

Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Mathematics - Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

created by bourne on 21 Nov 2018

Deadline: 9 jan 2019

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Mathematics - Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

The Department of Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are seeking to make one or more academic appointments to enhance existing research strengths in the Department. We would welcome, particularly, applicants with expertise in the areas of differential geometry, applied mathematics or computational mathematics and applicants whose research has the potential for industrial or interdisciplinary connections. Details can be found here:

https://jobs.hw.ac.uk/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=19709&p_spid=993029

The Department of Mathematics is part of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (https://www.hw.ac.uk/schools/mathematical-computer-sciences/index.htm), which also comprises the Departments of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and of Computer Science. The Department forms part of the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences (http://www.maxwell.ac.uk), a joint research institute bringing together within a single body the mathematical research activities at Heriot-Watt University and at the University of Edinburgh. All our PhD students are part of the Maxwell Institute Graduate School that aims to be an internationally pre-eminent centre for postgraduate training and research in the mathematical sciences, and to offer an environment that is able to attract and foster the very best mathematical talent from around the world. The Department is also a co-founder of the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS). The extensive programme of international workshops and meetings of ICMS further enhances the mathematical environment of the city.

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and to offering equality of opportunity to all.