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<p><span>Dear All,</span></p>
<p><span>Please see below for an interesting opportunity for a
faculty position at the University of Cambridge. More info also
here: <a href="https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/53452/" title="Unmangled Microsoft Safelink"></a><a href="https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/53452/" title="Unmangled Microsoft Safelink">University
Assistant/Associate Professor in the Mathematics of
Information</a>.</span></p>
<span>All the best,</span><br>
<span>Carola Schönlieb</span>
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<p><span>Applications are invited for a University
Assistant/Associate Professorship in the Mathematics of
Information, to be held in the Department of Applied Mathematics
and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) to commence in September 2026 or
shortly thereafter.</span></p>
<p><span>Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent and be able to
demonstrate an outstanding research track record in the area of
Mathematics of Information, broadly interpreted. Applications
are particularly encouraged from those with an innovative and
ambitious research agenda that would complement and extend
DAMTP's strengths in Mathematical Imaging. They will be expected
to investigate new areas of research, seek out new funding
opportunities, and submit grant applications. Moreover, they
will be required to write papers for publication, attend
conferences, network with national and international colleagues
and give presentations.</span></p>
<p><span>An ability to contribute substantially to teaching in the
Mathematical Tripos is essential and perform other usual
departmental duties such as those associated with examinations.
The appointed candidate will also be expected to be able to
contribute to masters-level teaching, ideally including our
MPhil in Data Intensive Science.</span></p>
<p><span>Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the
scale for University Assistant or Associate Professors.
Appointment as an Assistant Professor will normally be for a
probationary period of five years with appointment to the
retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Appointment as Associate Professor will typically require a
demonstrable history of exceptional achievement.</span></p>
<p><span><b>How to Apply</b><b></b></span></p>
<p><span>Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with
our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply
online.</span></p>
<p><span><b>Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online
application you provide:</b><b></b></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>A cover letter (1-2 Pages) addressing the Assistant or
Associate Professor person specification and your relevant
experience.</span></li>
<li><span>A document containing your Curriculum Vitae (CV),
research publications list, and a brief narrative (300 words
maximum per output) on each of the three outputs you consider
most significant. The Departments are committed to the
responsible use of bibliometrics; applicants are asked not to
include raw citation counts, Journal Impact Factors, the
H-index or similar metrics in their applications.</span></li>
<li><span>A statement of research of no more than two pages,
outlining your current and future research plans, with an
emphasis on how these fit within the current research profile
of the Department.</span></li>
<li><span>A statement of teaching of no more than two pages,
focusing on your teaching experience and interests, and how
you will ensure that your teaching is effective for all
students. Please consider both undergraduate and masters-level
teaching.</span></li>
<li><span>Contact details including an email address of three
academic referees. Please ensure that your referees are aware
that they may be contacted at any time during the recruitment
process and are made aware that they will be contacted by the
Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they
upload a reference for you via our Web Recruitment System, and
please encourage them to do so promptly.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span>Informal enquiries about the position may be made to
Professor Nick Dorey (DAMTP) by email: <a href="mailto:LE47875@maths.cam.ac.uk" title="mailto:LE47875@maths.cam.ac.uk" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">LE47875@maths.cam.ac.uk</a>.</span></p>
<p><span>Please quote reference LE47875 on your application and in
any correspondence about this vacancy.</span></p>
<p><span>The University actively supports equality, diversity and
inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of
society. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse
career paths. If you would like us to consider any career
breaks, part-time working, or other circumstances that have
influenced your career, please outline these in your cover
letter so we can ensure your achievements are assessed in
context.</span></p>
<p><span>The University has a responsibility to ensure that all
employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.</span></p>
<p><span>Complete applications are due by Midnight (UK Time) on 2
February 2026 Interviews will provisionally be conducted in
Cambridge during the week commencing 2 March 2026.</span></p>
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