Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
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Job Description
Mathematics
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Computational analysis of large data sets
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Posts Responsible to (and Level):
Head of Mathematics (level 7) Head of Pure Mathematics (level 7)
Posts Responsible for (and Level):
Research staff and students, and others assigned by the relevant
line manager. (levels 4-7)
Job Purpose: To undertake research in computational analysis of large data sets, computational topology,
or other related areas.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)
 To develop, jointly with the PI and the CIs, computational algorithms to
implement ideas from computational topology to specific applications
 Joinly with the PI and CIs to study extensions of persistent cohomology and
coarse cohomology to adapt them to large data sets.
 To participate in the academic life of Mathematics at Southampton by
participating in seminars, study groups etc.
 To carry out collaborative research visits, both national and international.
 To disseminate, jointly with the PI and CIs, the results from the research through
publications in leading international research journals and presentations at
international conferences
 Any other duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line
manager following consultation with the postholder, for example, light teaching
duties.
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% Time
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10
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10
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
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PI – collaborative research work and regular meetings to discuss progress
CI – collaborative research work
Members of Mathematics, scientists at Southampton interested working on large data sets or
semantic web, relevant international scientific community – for collaboration and dissemination
of results.
Special Requirements:
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Phd or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer
Science, or similar
X
Research track record in a sufficiently closely
related field (e.g., : large data methodology,
X
Computer programming skills
X
Planning and Organising:
Ability to organise and plan own work to meet
deadlines
x
How to be
assessed
CV, references,
interview
(applies to all
points)
optimisation, linked data, computational
topology, persistent cohomology, coarse
geometry)
Application,
Interview,
References
Ability and willingness to contribute to the
planning and organisation of the activities of a
research group
x
Ability to work independently
x
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Ability to develop understanding of complex
problems and apply in-depth knowledge to
address them
Ability to develop expertise in new areas of
mathematics, computer science or related
areas
Application,
Interview,
References
x
x
2
Application,
Interview,
References
Management and Teamwork:
Ability to work effectively with others to
achieve research and teaching goals
Communicating and Influencing:
Ability to present research results at group
meetings and conferences
x
Application,
Interview,
References
x
Ability to communicate new and complex
information effectively, both verbally and in
writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm
of the target audience
Ability to write up research results for
publication in leading peer-viewed journals in a
timely fashion
x
x
Application,
Interview,
References
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety
issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and external
collaborators
x
x
Special Requirements:
Interview
Ability to attend meetings, national and
international conferences to present research
results
x
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This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU
Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable
Environmental Exposures
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace)
Potential for exposure to body fluids
Possible Contact with patients in a clinical/home setting
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Noise (greater than 80 dba- 8 hrs twa)
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Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation.
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling
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Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless a specific clinical necessity)
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Vibrating tools ( eg strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
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Physical Abilities
Load manual handling.
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders
Fine motor grips (eg pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
Shift work/night work/on call duties
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O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly
(more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for
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