Further Particulars

Imperial College is one of the world’s leading science-focused universities, committed to making advances in research and education for the benefit of society.

Multi-cultural, global in outlook and reach, Imperial consistently achieves high ranking nationally and internationally.

The College has three faculties: Engineering, Medicine and Natural Sciences, a Business School, and a significant number of interdisciplinary research centres that address today’s great challenges, such as climate and environmental change, energy supply, security and global health. The College also establishes partnerships with other global institutions where synergies and opportunities exist.

The President, Professor , is the academic head and chief executive officer, overseeing all functions and with a particular focus on the College’s strategic affairs and development.

The Provost, Professor James Stirling, is responsible for delivering and enhancing the academic mission in education, research and translation.

The Mission

Our mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society and to develop the next generation of researchers, scientists, engineers and academics. More can be read about the College’s 2015-2020 strategy here: Imperial College 2015-2020 Strategy

Formation and History

Established in 1907 in London’s scientific and cultural heartland in South Kensington, the College was initially formed through a merger of the , the City and Guilds College and the .

The Faculty of Medicine and Imperial College School of Medicine resulted from the merging of St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, the National Heart and Lung Institute, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School. More recently, Imperial College Healthcare, the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), was established. The College is also a founding partner of the , an inter-disciplinary medical research institute, opened in 2016. The Business School is another key player, offering a full range of courses and degrees, and conducting research that benefits from being in the world’s leading financial and business capital. It consistently ranks in the top five Business Schools in the UK and Europe, and top ten worldwide.

Location

The College has one of the largest university estates in the UK, with seven London campuses and one outside London:

• South Kensington - the main campus, set in a cultural centre known for arts, science and music; • Five hospital campuses at Charing Cross, St Mary’s, Chelsea and Westminster, the Hammersmith and the Royal Brompton; • White City – a new campus and an innovation and translation hub for collaborative, multi-disciplinary research, postgraduate study, housing state-of- the-art facilities, as well as student accommodation. • - outside London, near Ascot, this postgraduate campus, set in 250 acres of natural parkland, housts Ecology, Biology and the Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment initiative.

This post will be based at the South Kensington Campus.

Facts and Figures

The College: • is home to 17,000 students and 8,000 staff (half of whom are research and academic staff); • ranks consistently in the top 5 universities in Europe and top 10 worldwide; • awards around 6,700 degrees annually; • attracts undergraduates from over 125 countries and staff with 117 different nationalities; • Places excellence in education at the core of its ethos, as reflected in annual UK and international rankings. Find out how Imperial performed most recently • Has the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. More about how the College performed in the Research Excellence Framework; • has one of the highest incomes in the UK Higher Education sector; • holds an Institutional Silver Athena Swan award, recognising women's academic careers in science, technology and engineering • claims many distinguished members, including 14 Nobel laureates, two Fields Medallists, and members of the Royal Society and National Academies.

Research, Translation and Impact

The quality of the College’s research has been judged consistently to be of the highest international standard and the proportion of income from research grants and contracts is one of the highest of any UK university.

The concentration and strength of research in science, engineering, medicine and business gives the College a unique and internationally distinctive research presence. Interdisciplinary institutes at the College provide a focal point to harness research that seeks solutions to grand challenges, such as improving global health, tackling climate change, finding sustainable sources of energy and addressing security challenges.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 marked the College’s best ever performance in a national research assessment. In addition to having the greatest concentration of high-impact research in the UK, eight out of fourteen areas assessed are top or joint-top for “outstanding” or “very considerable” impact; 91% of the research is “world- leading”; nine of fourteen research areas were in the top three, and two took the top spot, namely: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, and Civil and Construction Engineering. Finally, 92% of eligible staff took part in the assessment, one of the highest proportions of any UK university.

International collaborations provide further opportunities, and include the College’s Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, and Biobank Qatar, a unique initiative to establish the largest population-based study in the region addressing chronic diseases.

The College’s entrepreneurial drive to produce world-class research with optimum impact has resulted in many recent initiatives such as the DNA Synthesis and Construction Foundry which uses synthetic biology technology to address global problems, the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, the Dyson School for Design Engineering and the . The Brevan Howard Centre for Finance opened in 2014 to spearhead cutting-edge research in financial market behaviour and serves as a bridge between the Business School and the business world.

Effective commercialisation of intellectual property is central to the College’s aim to maximise the impact of its research. commercialises technologies and discoveries emanating from the College. The College continually seeks out and develops links with industry and engages in corporate partnerships to maximise opportunities, synergies, and research translation.

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we are determined to evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial- research/research-evaluation/

Learning and Teaching

Students are immersed in a stimulating learning environment that encourages them to look beyond their chosen discipline. Education opportunities offering insights into global issues and fostering group working are open to all undergraduates, broadening their team working skills and business understanding and equipping them for their future careers. Over a third of students are postgraduates.

The Graduate School is the focus of postgraduate education and research; it maintains, enhances and monitors quality, best practice, and initiates new programmes particularly those with an interdisciplinary slant. The postgraduate provision uses work-based training, and first-hand experience of new and emerging research to prepare students for the job market. Many courses are multidisciplinary.

The College’s most recent Education and Student Strategy is a comprehensive plan to achieve international recognition in four areas: as a global community of the most talented students; for commitment to innovation in learning and teaching and in the wider student experience; for providing a distinctive education; for outstanding academic and professional service infrastructure.

The Centre for Educational Development raises the profile of, and underpins learning, teaching and educational development throughout the College. Newly-appointed non- clinical lecturers are expected to develop and expand their teaching skills, and there are many learning and teaching activities for more experienced staff.

The College continually seeks to engage with, and establish collaborations with other organisations to take advantage of research opportunities and synergies, as well as expanding its influence in education. In 2013 the College formed a joint initiative with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to open the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Each year, 750 students will enroll in Medicine and first intake graduated in 2018.

Supporting our Staff

The College is very proud of its staff, of their many talents, contributions to world class research and to teaching some of the brightest students in the world. We offer extensive support for them to pursue their research including Faculty-based research services teams, central strategy, research proposal and intellectual property guidance, scholarly communication and open access and research data management. Teaching and postgraduate supervision is also strongly supported and continuously strengthened, through training programmes and workshops.

The President’s annual awards for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Teaching, Pastoral Care, Research Student Supervision, and Supporting the Student Experience recognise those who have made outstanding contributions. Some of the ways we offer a supportive environment include:

Pride in the work of our staff and the College: • An inclusive, supportive, multi-cultural community where every individual feels that they belong • A community where all interactions are respectful and where every role is recognised as being important to the College's mission

The development of staff and their high performance potential: • An academic promotion framework to recognise academic success and growth in roles, specialist expertise and responsibilities • Talent programmes to support progression and strengthen existing high performance, such as the Academic Leadership Programme and the Female Academics’ Development Centre which offers targeted support, career guidance and mentoring • A skills development programme to enhance potential and meet the College’s strategic objectives • Faculty-specific learning and teaching development programmes • An annual personal review and development discussion for all staff, followed by regular feedback A minimum of five days per annum development time tailored to an individual's role and career path

Sector leading pay and benefits: • A competitive pay and benefits package, commensurate with our position as a leading UK University. A generous annual leave allowance, and other benefits including enhanced paid parental leave and an attractive defined benefit pension scheme.

Support for well-being: • Many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (flexible working, support networks, childcare and eldercare) as well as active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as free health checks for over 50s and interest free loan for the purchase of a bicycle to encourage cycling to work for fitness.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences

The Faculty of Natural Sciences is dedicated to delivering the highest possible quality teaching and research at the heart of and fosters excellence in a diverse and supportive community. The Faculty fully embraces teaching and research activities across the core scientific disciplines of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Life Sciences. The Faculty also hosts the Centre for Environmental Policy, the Institute for Systems and Synthetic Biology, the Centre for Plastic Electronics and the Institute of Chemical Biology. It is a major stakeholder in the Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials, the London Centre for Nanotechnology, the Centre for Complexity Science, the Institute of Shock Physics, the Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials, and the Grantham Institute.

The Faculty’s academics enjoy the highest standing and the research volume, the quality of publications and the number of citations are enviable. The Faculty is committed to interdisciplinary and inter-Faculty activities and strives to provide the kind of environment where these collaborations can flourish. The Faculty benefits from national and international alliances and collaborations with industry and other institutions and organisations.

The Faculty is committed to continuing to attract and develop the highest quality students and staff for its successful undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The Faculty is led by the Dean, Professor Richard Craster, and employs over 1,200 staff, teaches 3,000 undergraduates and 1,620 postgraduate students and has a research income totalling £70 million (2019-20 figures).

Further information about the Faculty’s structure and activities can be found on its web site: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/naturalsciences

Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is led by the Head of Department Professor David van Dyk and is an internationally renowned department within one of the world's most prestigious universities. With its own excellent library facilities, substantial computing power, central IT advisory service and outstanding level of teaching and research, our principal aim is to train professional mathematicians and statisticians to pursue the study of scientific and technological problems busing mathematical methods, and to undertake research in various branches of the subject.

There is great demand, both in research and in industry, for well-trained, highly qualified mathematicians and statisticians. Our teaching and research programmes adapt and develop to meet this, aiming to give our students the skills they need to pursue the career of their choice.

The undergraduate teaching programme incorporates a number of three and four year degrees, as well as the Mathematics part of two joint degrees in Mathematics and Computing. A further important function is to provide instruction in Mathematics for students who require it as ancillary to courses of study in other departments of the college.

The MSc courses, in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, and Statistics allow students to continue and develop their studies. We also host an extensive PhD programme for those wishing to further their careers in both industry and academic research. Full details can be found on the postgraduate prospectus.

The Department acts as a unified whole in most respects, but for administrative convenience is organised into Sections with distinctive research directions: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, Statistics, and Mathematical Finance.

Further information about the Department can be found at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mathematics

Undergraduate Courses

There are 11 streams of study available in Mathematics, and two joint mathematics and computing courses. Our BSc and MSci Mathematics degrees are the broadest, giving you the greatest level of flexibility in your choice of optional modules. The MSci in Mathematics allows you to continue your studies to Master's level in the final year. In addition, there are opportunities to pursue teacher training or a Year in Europe.

All students follow nearly the same programme for the first two years, gaining a great breadth of understanding in pure, applied and statistical mathematics. In the third and fourth years, students are allowed to choose options from a large variety of modules, allowing them to specialise under a specific degree coding.

Further details are available on the Department’s Undergraduate admissions webpage: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mathematics/undergraduate/

Postgraduate Courses

The Department offers four MSc courses; each programme consists of a wide selection of taught courses, together with a substantial research project, lasting 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time).

The taught courses are designed to extend a student’s knowledge of the area significantly beyond a BSc course; the project is intended to develop the student’s ability to work independently on an advanced topic, and to write a concise and coherent account of this work. The project is carried out under the supervision of a member of staff, who agrees the project with the student.

Further details are available on the Department’s Postgraduate admissions webpage: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mathematics/postgraduate/ Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Section (AMMP)

AMMP is the largest section in the Department of Mathematics, with 77 staff members whose interests cover virtually all areas of applicable Mathematics. On many of these topics, there are close links, overlap and collaborations with the other Sections of the Mathematics Department (Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mathematical Finance), with other Departments in the College and with collaborators worldwide. The Section is host to a large body of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and holders of prestigious national and international Fellowships. The Section has an active programme of academic visitors passing through regularly, making for a lively and dynamic research environment. There are numerous regular seminar series including weekly seminars on Applied Analysis and PDEs, Biomathematics, Dynamical Systems, Fluid Dynamics and Applied Analysis, as well as a Section-wide Applied Mathematics Colloquium and the Departmental Colloquium. In addition, there are several focused working research groups and postgraduate talks, as well as specialist graduate lecture courses. Formal courses imparted within the Section include the MSc in Applied Mathematics, the Mathematics of Randomness Centre for Doctoral Training and lectures from the Taught Course Centre (TCC) and London Taught Course Centre (LTCC).

Further details of the AMMP Section, the research groupings, seminars and individual staff interests can be found at http://www.imperial.ac.uk/ammp/

Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Numerical Analysis and/or Scientific Computing Department/Division/Faculty: Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences Campus location: South Kensington Campus Job Family/Level: Academic Family, Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer Responsible to: Professor G.A. Pavliotis, Head of Section, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Section, Department of Mathematics Line Management responsibility for: N/A Key Working Relationships (internal): All staff involved in teaching and the administration and management of teaching activities Key Working Relationships (external): College staff engaged in teaching and related activities Contract type: Full Time, Open ended

Purpose of the Post

The post holder will work in the field of numerical analysis and/or scientific computing, broadly interpreted, with strong interdisciplinary links to topics in the Mathematics of Planet Earth. The post holder will undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship at a level commensurate with the current standards of excellence in the Department of Mathematics and Imperial College London. The role will involve lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising research and PhD students, in addition to managing staff such as postdoctoral Research Associates. The post holder will promote the reputation of the Section, the Department, and the College, through scientific meetings and other activities.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship at a level commensurate with the standards of excellence in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial. • Regularly publish the results in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. • To generate grant income from external sources sufficient to support a significant research programme. • To play a leading role in the research community, both in the College and worldwide. • To develop collaborative projects within the department, the College and elsewhere. • To play a role in the national and international research community and learned societies. • To promote the reputation of the Applied and Numerical Analysis Group, the Mathematics of Planet Earth Group, the Department, and the College, through scientific meetings and other activities.

Teaching and Learning Support

• Teaching at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. • Undergraduate and MSc project supervision. • Research and PhD student supervision and teaching. • To serve as an examiner at undergraduate, Master’s and PhD level. • Curriculum development work. • To be responsible for managing and developing staff, specifically Research Associates. • To contribute to the assurance and enhancement of the quality of teaching and learning and research within the Department, in line with College standards.

Administration and other activities

External Activities

• Undertake creative and scholarly work which has a significant impact. • Represent the College, the Department, and the Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Section externally.

Administration/Management

• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks as directed by the Head of Department; • To attend relevant academic or management committees. • To comply with the College's Equal Opportunities policy and other College and Departmental policies;

Other analogous duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The appointee will be able to demonstrate their ability to produce independent research and will have developed the skills to take a more active role in teaching and supervision.

Person Specification

Requirements Essential (E)/ Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following Desirable (D) • Education

A PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a closely related discipline. E

For Lecturer: The successful applicant will also be required to complete FoNS’ Learning and teaching Development Programme (LTDP) as a minimum pre-requisite for successful passing the probation period. It is expected that the LTDP will normally be completed within 1-2 years following an appointment, and must be completed within the probation period.

Experience & Knowledge An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research outputs (publications, E presentations, software etc.) commensurate with career stage. Strong record of working across disciplines and taking the initiative in formulating and E developing cross-disciplinary collaborations with scientists and engineers, particularly in areas pertaining to the Mathematics of Planet Earth. Experience, or clear potential to teach at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level across a E range of computational and numerical mathematics subjects. Research interests in an area of numerical analysis and/or scientific computing, broadly E interpreted. A perspective towards applications in the Mathematics of Planet Earth theme e.g. renewal D energy, smart cities, geoscientific modelling, circular economy, future transport, low carbon technologies, ecosystems and conservation, emerging technologies. Experience of contributing to teaching and curriculum development, including innovative D teaching methods. Evidence of contribution to the academic community and beyond, for example through D service in scientific societies or public bodies, editing journals, or through work to widen participation or increase equality, diversity and inclusion in their field. Experience contributing to the development and performance of colleagues through D coaching and mentoring

Skills & Abilities Ability to develop an exemplary independent research programme in the broad field of E numerical analysis and/or scientific computing, including by securing the necessary competitive research funding. Evidence of the potential to achieve national and international eminence in chosen field. E

Emerging skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of E colleagues commensurate with the level of the position. Ability to collaborate with colleagues and with other research groups nationally and E internationally. Excellent verbal communication skills conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively E to specialist and wider audiences. Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for E different types of publication and reports. Good inter-personal, presentational and communication skills appropriate for teaching and E representational duties

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to follow the 7 Imperial Expectations detailed below:

1. Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity 2. Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination 3. Communicate regularly and effectively within and across teams 4. Consider the thoughts and expectations of others 5. Deliver positive outcomes 6. Develop and grow skills and expertise 7. Work in a planned and managed way Employees are also required to comply with all College policies and regulations paying special attention to: • Confidentiality • Financial Regulations • Private Engagements • Conflict of Interest • Health and Safety and Register of Interests • Data Protection • Information Technology • Equal Opportunities • Smoking

They must also undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety relevant to specific roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page.

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research- evaluation/

The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research- integrity/animal-research/

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Appraisal and Performance Review Systems and Mentoring Support

The purpose of the appraisal and performance review systems is to review performance and development needs. Staff are required to participate in these schemes when requested to do so by the Head of School/Institute/Department and Personal Review and Development Plans are conducted on an annual basis in conjunction with the line manager.

Salary and Conditions of Service

A full set of terms and conditions will be given to the successful candidate, together with the College’s most important policies which affect staff. The principal terms and conditions are as follows:

Lecturers

The appointee will be able to demonstrate their ability to produce independent research and will have developed the skills to take a more active role in teaching and supervision.

The salary range for a Lecturer is £58,748 - £66.700 per annum (effective from 1 August 2019 until further notice, for London and Silwood Park).

The post will be in the Lecturer level of the Academic Job Family. First increments for those staff will be paid according to their start date, i.e., on 1 October following appointment if appointed between 1 October and 31 March inclusive, and on the first of the month following six months’ service if appointed between 1 April and 30 September inclusive.

Incremental progression and any performance payments will be in accordance with procedures governing the Lecturer level in the Academic Job Family. Annual cost of living increases will be ascertained by Imperial College through its local collective bargaining machinery.

Senior Lecturers

The appointee will have extensive professional experience and will be able to demonstrate a reputation in their field based on their achievements in either teaching or research. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate their independence through their body of original research work or record of teaching impact.

The salary range for a Lecturer is £63,938 - £66,700 per annum (effective from 1 August 2019 until further notice, for London and Silwood Park).

The post will be in the Senior Lecturer level of the Academic Job Family. First increments for those staff will be paid according to their start date, i.e., on 1 October following appointment if appointed between 1 October and 31 March inclusive, and on the first of the month following six months’ service if appointed between 1 April and 30 September inclusive. Incremental progression and any performance payments will be in accordance with procedures governing Senior Lecturer level in the Academic Job Family. Annual cost of living increases will be ascertained by Imperial College through its local collective bargaining machinery.

Conditions of Service

All appointments have a probationary period of six months or, in the case of Non-Clinical Lecturers and Clinical Senior Lecturers, a probation period which lasts three years. Any salary increases or performance payments will be determined in accordance with procedures which govern senior academic staff. Annual cost of living increases will be determined by Imperial College through its local collective bargaining machinery. Salaries are payable on the 24th day of each month (the exception being December) by transfer to a bank or building society account. Deductions in respect of income tax and National Insurance contributions will be made from salaries at the statutory rates. Academic staff normally take annual leave during College vacations and by arrangement with the Head of Department in the light of academic and departmental requirements. Annual leave entitlement is 39 days for full time staff (pro rata entitlement for part time staff). This is inclusive of 8 days for Public holidays and a total of six days each year when the College is closed over Easter and Christmas. In some years, because of the day of the week on which Christmas day falls, a decision may be made to increase the College closure to seven days. In these circumstances the annual leave entitlement will be increased to 40 days for full-time staff (again pro-rata for part-time staff). At the beginning of the leave year staff will be required to allocate the appropriate number of days of their mandatory leave entitlement to cover the College Closure days and Public holidays that fall within that leave year. For part-time staff the allocation should cover their normal working days that fall upon a College closure day, bank or public holiday during that leave year. The College Closure days and Public Holidays are listed on the HR website. The occupational pension scheme is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Staff who are already members of the Federated Superannuation System for Universities (FSSU) or the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (NHSPS) may, if they are still eligible, retain their membership in these schemes. Unless stated otherwise in the offer of employment, or agreed by the head of department, the appointment may be terminated by either side by giving a minimum of three months’ notice in writing. For academic members of staff who wish to give notice of their intention to resign from the College the last day of service should fall on one of the following dates: 31 December; 31 March; 30 June or 30 September or at the end of a term by agreement with the Head of Department.

Applications

Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please go to http://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs .

Guidance on completing the on-line academic application, including mandatory areas that should be included in the application, is available here. Please apply online, uploading any relevant supporting documents including a full CV, which should include:

• degrees (including universities and dates); • past and present posts, list of publications; • brief description of current and future research plans; • information on research grants and contracts which have been obtained, student supervision, etc; • information regarding public engagement undertaken with research activities. Examples include: participating in festivals, working with cultural venues; creating opportunities for the public to inform research; researchers and the public working together to inform policy; citizen researchers and web based experiments, public debates, etc. • contact details for three referees. For technical queries please contact: [email protected] For information and guidance on the application process, please click here

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