[Opt-Net] Vacancy: Associate Professor in Operational Research

[Joerg Fliege]

Associate Professor in Operational Research

Location:  University of Southampton
Salary:   £51,034 to £64,145 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Tuesday 24 September 2019
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1175319PJ

Benefiting from its position within the research-oriented culture of a
Russell Group University, the School of Mathematical Sciences at the
University of Southampton has an opening for the full time permanent
post of Associate Professor in Operational Research.

The successful candidate will also be a member of CORMSIS, the Centre
for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems
(https://www.southampton.ac.uk/cormsis), that brings together the
Operational Research Group in Mathematical Sciences and the Department
of Decision, Analytics and Risk in the Southampton Business School.
CORMSIS is the largest OR/MS/IS groups in the UK, covering the whole
spectrum of current OR/MS/IS activity from theoretical mathematical
developments to problem structuring and knowledge management.

Strong applicants should demonstrate a doctorate and postdoctoral
experience in Operational Research or a related discipline as well as
the ability or potential to obtain peer-reviewed funding.  You should
be able to demonstrate a high-quality research track-record with plans
for future research activity.  The postholder is expected to have
research expertise or experience closely aligned to CORMSIS, as well
as experience of teaching, assessment of students and dissertation
project supervision.  Duties, as determined by the Head of
Mathematical Sciences will include: conducting research at
world-leading level in OR; applying for externally funded research
grants; contributing to the research activities of Southampton
Mathematical Sciences and CORMSIS; and teaching undergraduate and
postgraduate students.  As part of the role, you will also be expected
to support effective management and administration within Mathematical
Sciences. We particularly welcome applicants with a strong analytical
background.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be invited to give a
research presentation.

Informal enquiries can be made at any time to: Professor Joerg Fliege
(J.Fliege at soton.ac.uk)

The School of Mathematical Sciences is committed to promoting equality
and diversity, and holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating
this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the
community, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or sexual
orientation, and will give due consideration to applicants seeking
flexible working patterns and to those who have taken a career break.
The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare
facilities, and offers a range of benefits designed to help maintain
and support employees' well-being and work-life balance.

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on
the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call
Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please
quote reference 1175319PJ on all correspondence.