Research Associate in Operator Learning for Gradient Flows

1000scholars; Bath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

Staff gym discount

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Job summary

The University of Bath invites applications for a Research Associate in mathematics, focusing on operator learning for gradient-flow-type equations driven by maximally monotone operators. You will join an international collaboration with Doshisha University, including regular visits to Japan, and contribute to theory and numerical implementation.

As a member of Research Staff, you can expect professional development time and progression opportunities, with a Grade 7 appointment and a path to

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in at least one of convex analysis, optimisation, inverse problems, calculus of variations, PDEs, operator learning or functional analysis.

Skills

Mathematics

Convex analysis

optimisation

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.

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.

What we can offer you

• 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 & professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath

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£38,784 to £46,049. Grade 7, per annum

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