Job Description

School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Mathematical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
38,249 - 38,249
Ref No
NCS243R
Closing Date
31-MAY-2025

We are recruiting the Colin Maclaurin Research Fellow to join the project funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore foundation to study and model the origin of life. The project is a collaboration of three leading UK universities. The Colin Maclaurin Research Fellow will be part of a vibrant and interdisciplinary research community and will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics within and outside the field of mathematics and its applications. The post will be based at the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics at the University of Aberdeen, which is part of the School of Natural and Computing Sciences.


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This position is a homage to Prof Maclaurin and will be involved in developing equally ground-breaking work, this time aligned with the Aberdeen 2040 Vision of interdisciplinary research. Professor Colin Maclaurin: In 1717 Professor Maclaurin was elected professor of mathematics, following a ten-day competition at Marischal College. Aged just 19 he became the world's youngest professor, a record that endured until March 2008. During his career he made important contributions to geometry and algebra. The Maclaurin series is named after Professor Maclaurin.



This post is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious, collaborative, and interdisciplinary researcher to develop their skills and build a track-record for future work in academic and/or industry contexts.



Salary will be at Grade 6, 38,249 per annum.


Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Juliano Morimoto, Senior Lecturer, e-mail: Juliano.morimoto@abdn.ac.uk


Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.


To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs


Job Reference Number: NCS243R


The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 May 2025. Interview will likely take place on the week of the 9th of June.


The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.


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Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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