We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Professor with a background in mathematics, statistics, data science or related disciplines who is excited about performing cutting-edge research with a real-world impact. You will engage with and work closely with industrial and other external collaborators to deliver results that are not only scientifically exciting but also help to solve industrial and societal problems with transformative potential. You will join our School at an exciting time of growth in this area, with colleagues working on problems in many areas including in health, sustainability, engineering or crime.

The School of Mathematics aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment for staff to develop as researchers and lecturers. The School is a people-focused friendly environment, committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from the widest community and provide equal opportunities in our recruitment processes.

The School of Mathematics holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The University of Birmingham holds the Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter Bronze award, a framework through which we are working to self-reflect, identify and remove barriers standing in the way of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students. The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer.

The School also supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, whose aim is to support mathematics departments to embed equal opportunities for women within their working practices, and is a member of Piscopia which forms a UK-community of women and non-binary students and mathematics researchers.