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Reader or Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in History of Mathematics –
AC2209MR
School of Mathematics and Statistics
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Vacancy Description
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Salary: £51,630 - £58,089 per
annum, Start: 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter
 
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 (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk), the
Deputy Head of School, Professor Ineke De Moortel (ineke.demoortel@st-andrews.ac.uk)
and/or Dr Isobel Falconer, History of Mathematics, (ijf3@st-andrews.ac.uk) 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/.

Please quote ref: AC2209MR

Closing Date: 30 August 2019

Further Particulars: AC2209MR FPs.doc

School of Mathematics & Statistics
Start: £51,630 - £58,089 per annum
Start: 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter