Research Associate

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

You will make a leading contribution to the EPSRC funded project Geometry of Double Loop Groups working with Dr Dinakar Muthiah who is the principal investigator. The project is about various approaches to the geometry of double loop groups: via p-adic loop groups and their Hecke algebras, via Coulomb branches, and via coherent sheaf approaches to Hecke algebras and their modules. Candidates will need to have expertise in an area relevant to the project. Broadly speaking, the job requires expert knowledge in Representation Theory, Algebraic Geometry, or a closely related area.
This is a 2 year position in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The position comes with funding for research travel and computer equipment (laptop and tablet).
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. For example, part of the project funding is for hosting a workshop and candidates are expected to actively contribute to the planning and organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:
Subject specific tasks: add separately or embed within generics below.
1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
3. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
5. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
6. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g Academic and Industrial Partners).
7. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure
9. Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of The University of Glasgow.
10. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
11. Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
12. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI.
13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - World Changers Together.
14. Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.
15. Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.
16. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.
These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.