Faculty of Science
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA2272
Salary on appointment will be £37,999 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,163 per annum.
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Associate to join the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics to work with Professor Vanessa Miemietz on the EPSRC funded project 2-Representation Theory of Soergel Bimodules, EP/Z533750/1.
As a Senior Research Associate you will be associated with a particular project and will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques and methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.
You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have publications in respected journals or high-quality prepublication in the area. You will be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area would be advantageous, in particular knowledge and skills in diagrammatic categorification, category theory, representation theory and triangulated categories.
This full-time post is available from 1 April 2025 on a fixed term basis for 36 months.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
We strongly encourage female applicants, and those of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 21 January 2025
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