Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external funding bodies or sponsors. May be asked to serve on a relevant Academic Unit committee, for example research committee. Collaborators/colleagues in other work areas and institutions. Special Requirements Willingness to travel and to attend and present at conferences in the UK and internationally. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification and experience Detailed understanding and knowledge of Optimization, Computational Methods Eperience in developing a solver/algorithm in MATLAB or any other numerical mathematics/optimization software PhD in any area of Mathematics or closely related subject with significant experience in Continuous Optimization Methods Experience in a programming language or numerical optimization tool, e.g., MATLAB, Python or C++ Expertise in nonsmooth and/or nonconvex optimization and computational optimization Application, Interview, References Planning and organising Able to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standards Application, Interview, References Problem solving and initiative Able to develop understanding of complex problems and apply knowledge to address them Able to develop original techniques/methods Application, Interview, References Management and teamwork Able to supervise work of junior research staff, delegating effectively Able to contribute to Academic Unit management and administrative processes Work effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development Application, Interview, References
Communicating and influencing Communicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience Able to present research results at group meetings and conferences Able to write up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals Work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions, contributing specialist knowledge to achieve outcomes Application, Interview, References Other skills and behaviours Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues Positive attitude to colleagues and students Application, Interview, References Special requirements Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results Application, Interview, References JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS Is this an office-based post? Yes If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below. No If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder. ## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Occasionally (<30% of time) Frequently (30-60% of time) Constantly (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) ## Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED ## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIES