Professor of Applied Mathematics

The University invites applications for the above post, which is available from September 2025  or an alternative mutually agreed date. The post will be held in the Department of Mathematics, within the School of Natural Sciences.

Salary will be competitive within the professorial scale according to relevant experience and qualifications.

Applicants should have an established research reputation in applied mathematics, and the experience and desire to build activity at the interface between mathematics and artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and contemporary topics in applied mathematics. 

Candidates should provide a full academic CV, to which they should append:
(i) a 2-page research statement outlining their research record and future plans; 
(ii) a 2-page teaching statement outlining their teaching experience, approach and philosophy. This should also include descriptions of up to three dissertation 
projects (BSc, MSc) that could be offered to students.
(iii) a diversity statement (1-2 paragraphs) that describes their involvement with activities relating to equality, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility. 

Please note that only one pdf file can be uploaded so please combine these documents into one file.
In addition, candidates should make sure to explain how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification for the post. This information should be provided in the Supporting Information section of JobTrain by listing each criterion as a paragraph heading and then explaining underneath how that criterion is met.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.           

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Head of Applied Mathematics, Sergei Fedotov or Head of Department, Andrew Hazel

Email: Sergei.Fedotov@manchester.ac.uk / Andrew.Hazel@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.