Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer at University of St Andrews - history of mathematics


School of Mathematics and Statistics, Salary (Reader): £51,630 - £58,089 per annum, Start: 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter 

Closing Date: 30 August 2019


The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of St Andrews is known internationally as the home of the MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive. We wish to enhance and develop our impact, public engagement and research, in this increasingly important area through the appointment of a Reader/Senior Lecturer in the History of Mathematics.

The successful candidate will have an international research reputation in the History of Mathematics. They will have an outstanding record of research outputs and proven ability to secure significant grant funding and lead high quality research projects. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development and curation of the MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive. Appointment at Lecturer level (grade 7, salary £40,792-£50,132) will be considered for candidates with less experience.

Candidates must hold a PhD in History of Mathematics, or Mathematics, or a cognate discipline, and be capable of teaching Mathematics to at least sub-honours level as well as History of Mathematics to undergraduates and postgraduates. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who can demonstrate strengths in research impact and public engagement.

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain the Deputy Head of School, Professor Ineke De Moortel  and/or Dr Isobel Falconer, History of Mathematics, to discuss possibilities.

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall). More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.