Senior Teaching Associate (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a Senior Teaching Associate in the field of Computational Continuum Modelling and High Performance Computing in the Department of Physics. This post is to support the expansion of the cohort size of the MPhil in Scientific Computing https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/

The successful candidate will provide support and contribute to the continuum stream and the high performance computing teaching schedule, and are therefore expected to have extensive experience in those areas. In particular you should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and show practical experience with, the mathematics of systems of nonlinear inhomogeneous partial differential equations, and shock-capturing, Riemann problem based numerical algorithms for their solution. You must also be proficient in C++ and the techniques required for software development best practice. Familiarity with methods for high-performance computing such as parallelisation is essential. For more information on the course modules, please see: https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/course_structure/ .

You will have a proven track record of delivering lectures or computational practical classes, and be an excellent communicator. You must be highly organised and motivated and should demonstrate aptitude for programme coordination. You will hold, or be imminently completing, a PhD in mathematics or physics (or a cognate discipline). Due to the fast-moving nature of the topics covered in the MPhil, you would be expected to participate in the research activities of the research group associated with the programme (Laboratory for Scientific Computing), to maintain your knowledge of the current status of research, and techniques used within them.

You will support the MPhil primarily by: the creation and delivery of course modules; the supervision, assessment and examination of modules, the provision, supervision and assessment of written assignments and research projects across a range of continuum and HPC topics. You will also participate in the administration of tasks associated with the academic delivery of these programmes like overseeing the seminar series and industry led modules, and the coordination and delivery of non-examined short courses on advanced topics or transferable skills.

This post falls within the new Academic Career Pathway scheme for Teaching and Scholarship, further details are available at https://www.acptands.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/acp-overview

Applicants should submit the following documents with their application: Cover letter summarising their suitability for this post; CV; An experience statement of up to two pages setting out their past work in scientific computing related to computational continuum modelling and high performance computing and how it relates to the skills required for this position; A teaching statement (no more than one A4 page) setting out their approach to teaching and the contributions they can make to the MPhil programme in Scientific Computing; Evidence of teaching contribution at undergraduate or postgraduate levels (e.g. lecture notes, computing practical sheets etc). Please include contact details of three referees whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to visit Cambridge in May 2024 to give a teaching presentation, for informal discussions and formal interview.

The position is available immediately with a start date no later than October 2024.

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For informal enquiries please contact Professor Nikos Nikiforakis at [email protected]

Please quote reference KA41184 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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