Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mathematics at University of Bristol, UK

Brief Description
A Postdoctoral Research Assistant is required to work with Professor Stephen Wiggins and Dr Roman Schubert on classical and quantum aspects of theory, modeling, and simulation in nanoscience. The research is concerned with the development of the mathematical and computational techniques for understanding `the dynamics of transformation in phase space` for high dimensional, complex dynamical systems, both classical and quantum.

We are motivated by certain applications in, broadly speaking, the area of nanoscience, that impact on physical chemistry, mechanical properties of soft matter, nano-mechanical systems, as well as the rapidly developing area of attosecond science.

Our methodology combines rigorous mathematics, computational exploration, and the conversion of rigorous mathematics into algorithms and software, making the mathematical reasoning immediately applicable to the cutting edge problems that are important for technology and society in general.

The starting date for this position is negotiable, but it must be between 1 October 2011 and 1 March 2012, and the appointment is for up to three years. You should have a background in classical and quantum dynamics, especially from the phase space, geometrical dynamical systems point of view. You should also have skills in computational methods and an interest in applications.

The proposed research project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The School of Mathematics is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in the mathematical sciences in the UK, and offers a stimulating and friendly environment with first-rate facilities.

Applicants should arrange for three referees to send letters of recommendation directly to Dr Roman Schubert, School of Mathematics, University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TW by the closing date. It is the applicant`s responsibility to ensure that reference letters are received by the closing date. It is acceptable for these references to be set via email (toroman.schubert@bristol.ac.uk)

Grade: Level a in Pathway 2
Salary: £29,972

Contact for informal enquiries:

Dr R Schubert roman.schubert@bristol.ac.uk
Tel. 0117 331 5248

Timescale of appointment :

Contract: Fixed Term Contract three years
Anticipated start date: 01 October 2011
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 15 September 2011

Further information:

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• The University of Bristol
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