Lecturer in Numerical Analysis & Data Science
Overview
The University of Bath is seeking a Lecturer in Numerical Analysis & Data Science within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. This permanent position involves strengthening research in computational mathematics and data science while contributing to the teaching portfolio of the department.
Requirements
Applicants are expected to establish an independent research programme using rigorous mathematics for computational and data science problems. This work should align with existing departmental strengths such as numerical linear algebra, stochastic methods, machine learning, mathematical imaging, differential equations, optimisation, and inverse problems. Candidates must seek external research funding, engage in knowledge exchange, and collaborate with groups like the Numerical Analysis group, the Centre for AI, and the Institute for Mathematical Innovation. Teaching responsibilities cover undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science and MSc programmes in Statistics and Data Science, alongside supervising PhD students. Administrative and management duties within the department are also required.
What you get
The position offers a salary between £48,337 and £57,666 per annum at Grade 8. The working arrangement is full-time at 36.5 hours per week on site, with flexible working options considered where possible.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-12-16.
About University of Bath
The University of Bath is a public research university in Bath, Somerset, England, with a purpose-built campus on Claverton Down overlooking the city. It traces its roots to the Bristol Trade School, founded in the 1850s, and received its royal charter in the 1960s as Bath University of Technology. It is known for engineering, sciences, mathematics and technology, as well as management and social sciences, with an emphasis on industry placements.
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- Members of the Numerical Analysis & Data Science group 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 https://samba.ac.uk/. Our department currently holds an Athena SWAN Gold Award.
- https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/flexible-working-policy/.
- For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Tim Rogers at ma3tcr@bath.ac.uk or Jennifer Tweedy at jht55@bath.ac.uk.
- For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Tim Rogers at ma3tcr@bath.ac.uk or Jennifer Tweedy at jht55@bath.ac.uk.
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