Research Associate

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Bath invites applications for a Research Associate to work on operator learning for gradient flows with applications in imaging. The role sits within a collaboration with Doshisha University, Kyoto, with opportunities for regular research visits to Japan.

A PhD in mathematics or related field is required, with emphasis on convex analysis, inverse problems, and PDEs. You will engage in theoretical analysis and numerical implementations, and contribute to the project’s

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or closely related discipline desirable.
• Experience in convex analysis, inverse problems or PDEs is expected.
• Familiarity with operator learning and numerical implementation is beneficial.

Skills

Convex analysis

Inverse problems

Calculus of variations

Partial differential equations

Operator learning

Functional analysis

Education

PhD in mathematics or closely related discipline

Job description

About The Role

The role is associated with the Royal Society International Collaboration Award “Operator learning for gradient flows with applications in imaging” led by Dr Yury Korolev (University of Bath) and Dr Takashi Furuya (Doshisha University, Kyoto). Close collaboration with Doshisha University is envisaged and the successful candidate is expected to take part in regular research visits to Japan. The project concerns theoretical analysis and numerical implementation of operator learning methods for gradient-flow-type equations driven by maximally monotone operators.

Research Associate

About The Role

The role is associated with the Royal Society International Collaboration Award “Operator learning for gradient flows with applications in imaging” led by Dr Yury Korolev (University of Bath) and Dr Takashi Furuya (Doshisha University, Kyoto). Close collaboration with Doshisha University is envisaged and the successful candidate is expected to take part in regular research visits to Japan. The project concerns theoretical analysis and numerical implementation of operator learning methods for gradient-flow-type equations driven by maximally monotone operators.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related discipline and have experience in at least one of the following areas (or a closely related area): convex analysis and optimisation, inverse problems, calculus of variations, partial differential equations, operator learning, functional analysis.

Further information

Please Submit The Following Documents With Your Application

• an up-to-date CV
• a research statement of up to 2 pages, explaining your work so far and briefly outlining how this project fits your research interests.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Yury Korolev at [e-mail]. We do not require services of recruiting or advertising agencies, please refrain from contacting us.

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Benefits

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• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

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