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We are seeking applications for a 5 month Senior Research Associate to work within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University, as a part of the EPSRC grant "Exploring and exploiting new representations for multivariate extremes".This grant focuses on developing understanding of geometric representations of extremes, and how these can be used to provide state-of-the-art statistical methodology for multivariate extreme value problems. The Principal Investigator on the grant is Jennifer Wadsworth and the postdoc position will be based in Lancaster.Your role would be to work, both independently and together with the PI and collaborators, on statistical methodology for, and applications of, multivariate extreme value theory. You will publish and disseminate results via journal articles, conference presentations and open source computer code.You should have completed, or be close to completing a PhD in statistics, data science or a closely related discipline. You should have a good record of research in terms of submitted and draft publications, and be able to demonstrate strong programming skills (e.g. R, Matlab, C++). Experience with multivariate extreme value theory is essential, whilst experience with the so-called “geometric approach” to multivariate extremes would be highly advantageous.The position is available from September 1st 2026, and will run for a maximum of 5 months. Interviews will be carried out shortly after the closing date.We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.Interested candidates are encouraged to informally contact Dr Jennifer Wadsworth ([email protected]) if they have any queries about the position. Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Lancaster University invites applications for a full-time, indefinite Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Computer Science to join its ambitious and growing campus in Leipzig, Germany.The successful candidate will ideally take up the appointment no later than January 2027.Located in one of Germany's most dynamic, liveable, and culturally vibrant cities, Lancaster University Leipzig delivers the same academic excellence and student experience as Lancaster University's UK campus. As part of a globally connected institution, the Leipzig campus combines the advantages of a close-knit academic community with access to an international network of scholars, researchers, and industry partners.We are seeking an outstanding academic to strengthen the research profile of the School of Computing and Communications and contribute to the continued development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Cyber Security.The successful candidate will contribute to the University's research, teaching, and engagement activities by:Developing a high-quality, internationally recognised research programme in Computer Science;Publishing research in leading journals and conferences;Pursuing external research funding opportunities;Delivering excellent teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;Contributing to curriculum development through innovative, practice-oriented teaching approaches;Supporting knowledge exchange, industry engagement, and public outreach activities;Participating actively in the academic life of the department and wider University.Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline and possess a strong foundation in core areas of the field.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:An emerging or established record of high-quality research;Experience of effective university-level teaching;A commitment to student engagement and academic citizenship;Evidence of outreach, knowledge exchange, professional service, or wider community engagement.German language skills are not required for this position. However, we are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about building a long-term academic career at Lancaster University Leipzig.We warmly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups.Joining our Computer Science team offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing international campus while advancing your own academic career. We offer:A collegial, interdisciplinary, and supportive academic environment;Opportunities for collaboration across Lancaster University's global research network;Access to Leipzig's thriving and expanding research ecosystem;Extensive professional development opportunities, including support towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA);A permanent contract following a six-month probationary period;Clear promotion pathways to Associate Professor and Professor;Comprehensive relocation support, including assistance with accommodation, visa and settlement processes, school registration for children, and German language training for you and your partner.To apply, please submit the following documents in PDF format:A cover letter;A research statement (maximum four pages) outlining:Your research achievements and future vision;How your work would strengthen the department's research profile;Potential collaborations across Lancaster University, both in Leipzig and internationally;A teaching statement (maximum two pages);A current curriculum vitae.Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.For an informal discussion about the position, please contact: Dr Guido SchmitzHead of Department via email: [email protected] details about Lancaster University Leipzig can be found at www.lancasterleipzig.deFurther details Lancaster’s School of Computing and Communication (SCC) can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc Please note that this is a full-time, indefinite position based in Leipzig, Germany. The contracting employer is Lancaster Leipzig GmbH. Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026 Department: Academic Salary: £63,419 to £71,073 (Full-time indefinite)

About PSDIThe Physical Science Data Infrastructure (PSDI) initiative is an EPSRC funded large scale infrastructure project between the University of Southampton and the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC). PSDI aims to enable researchers in physical sciences to discover, capture, manage and share research data more easily by connecting and enhancing the different data infrastructures they use. About the roleWe are looking for someone with a background in the physical sciences, excellent communication skills and a passion for data and metadata to join our team to help to develop PSDI’s content in line with community best practices.You will partner with academic researchers in the physical sciences to guide them when they plan, collect and share their data outputs, and capture corresponding descriptive metadata. You will undertake these tasks when onboarding resources to PSDI, providing consultancy, training or delivering presentations. You will proactively progress these projects toward end goals, reviewing previous actions, addressing blockers and identifying next steps. There is a vibrant wider community who are developing best practices in this area and implementing them in various ways – you will show a keen interest in working with them and keeping up to date with these developments.You must have a master’s degree, equivalent professional qualifications or experience in a physical sciences subject. You must have experience in handling, organising and managing physical sciences research data – either your own or that of others – and will have given careful consideration to how to maximise its usefulness for others. You must also have excellent technical presentation and communication skills, and experience of disseminating knowledge via presentations, training or teaching.Experience of technical consultancy or training, knowledge of physical sciences data and metadata standards and experience of physical sciences research practices and programmatic data manipulation and semantic technologies are all desirable skills.You will make a valuable contribution to PSDI’s goals, making contributions from research to user engagement and have the potential to grow your own areas of expertise. There will be opportunities to develop skills to advance your career in the flourishing area of research data management. What we can offer you The position is offered as a full-time post with a permanent contract, contingent upon ongoing funding of PSDI (which is currently guaranteed until 31st March 2027). The post is based at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in Chemistry, having held an Athena SWAN Silver award since 2014. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. Chemistry considers applicants that wish to work flexibly, and due consideration is given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities. For further information please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/Equality/index.page Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026 Section: Education, Research & Enterprise Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum Full Time Permanent

Are you medically qualified and currently practicing in psychiatry within an NHS organisation, with demonstrable expertise in clinical research and education in this field? We are seeking an inspirational researcher, educator and role model to join both the Kent and Medway Medical School as a clinical academic and the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist. This is a joint appointment with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and approximately 50% of the role will be carried out under an honorary consultant contract with the Trust in adult psychiatry. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake high quality research within an innovative academic environment, to initiate new avenues of research and to make an important contribution to the aims of Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, the medical school and the partner universities. To make your mark in this role you must be suitably qualified and an experienced senior clinician, with evidence of medical education experience, high quality research, publications and conference presentations, and an innovative and co-operative approach that matches our own. This post is based across Maidstone, Canterbury, Kent and Medway. In this role you will:Engage in individual and collaborative research and scholarship Develop income from research, enterprise or corporate engagement Deliver high-quality teaching to students in KMMS Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to Resident doctors within the Trust Ensure that Resident doctors working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients in the Trust To be successful in this role you will have: Current medical qualification, full GMC registration with current licence to practise in general adult psychiatry with entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) A research or professional doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience Evidence of research excellence in psychiatry including publications in internationally competitive journals and conference presentations A Certificate of Completion of Specialist training (CCST) and approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust provides specialist mental health care to the people of Kent and Medway through award winning services and has ambitious plans to become an exemplar in Research and Quality Improvement. KMMS opened to our first cohort of students in September 2020. Our mission is to widen participation, train excellent doctors, and improve health in Kent and Medway.  Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Sukhwinder Shergill ([email protected]) for an informal discussion about the role. Please see the links below for the job description and to apply for this post. Please note that the job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. For further information regarding the application process please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-086-26-R. As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including: 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026 Section: Academic Salary: Clinical Academic (salary will be benchmarked to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice)