Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Analysis
Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389
FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed for 4 Months
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff.
About the Role
The PDRA will be working for the EPSRC project “Hypocoercivity-Preserving Discretisations”, under the guidance of Professor Emmanuil Georgoulis.
Relevant skills are a PhD (or near completion of a PhD) in Numerical Analysis, or Scientific Computing, or related field. The position requires good programming skills, especially in the programming of high order finite element methods on polygonal and polyhedral meshes, and a mathematical background in the analysis of finite element methods. Some understanding of kinetic PDE theory and numerical analysis is highly desirable. Any knowledge of CUDA programming is welcome.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Conduct and disseminate original research aligned with the project and in collaboration with the team
2. Contribute to outreach and impact engagement activities of the project
3. Identify appropriate sources of funding and help prepare research proposals for funding bodies
4. Demonstrate initiative in making routine decisions in order to manage and achieve project deliverables and deadlines
5. Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/School /University
6. Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
7. PhD in relevant discipline (or close to successful completion)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
8. Evidence of a developing publication record
9. Experience with programming finite element methods on polytopic meshes
10. Experience or desire to work with those from other disciplines
11. Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
12. Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
13. Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise workload
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
14. Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects
15. Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
16. Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework