08 Nov 2018

Two Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Topological Data Analysis

We invite applications for two Postdoctoral Research Assistant positions, to work with Professor Ulrike Tillmann and Dr Heather Harrington at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. These are full-time, 3 year fixed-term positions and are funded by EPSRC.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Centre for Topological Data Analysis and carry out research and assist in organising activities relevant to this group. The successful candidate will provide guidance to junior members of the research group including project students, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. They will also be given the opportunity to undertake teaching which will not exceed 3 hours per week for 24 weeks per annum.
Applicants will be expected to have, or be close to completing, a PhD in topology, data science or a related discipline. Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in algebraic topology, data analysis, statistics or mathematical biology to work within established research programmes of the centre for topological data analysis together with the ability to manage their own academic research and associated activities.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Administrator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 137918.

Applicants should read the job description before writing their application. You will be required to upload a letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing date).
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=137918

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 10th December 2018 can be considered.

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