University of the Witwatersrand Lecturer - Applied Mathematics - Jobs in South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand Lecturer - Applied Mathematics - Jobs in South Africa
Description: The School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics undertakes high-quality research in a wide variety of areas and is home to several South African National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientists.
In the domain of Applied Mathematics, the School’s main research areas include symmetry methods of differential equations, mathematical modelling, control theory, optimization, numerical analysis and continuum mechanics.
Research areas are in mathematics of finance, include but not limited to, portfolio optimization, risk management, risk measurement, stochastic processes in finance and interest rate modelling.
We seek applicants with some research and teaching experience in the area of Applied Mathematics.
Brief Description
[Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a doctorate in Applied Mathematics. A background in Mathematics for Business will be an advantage.
The following factors will be taken into account, (i) some evidence of publications in accredited journals, (ii) current or future research areas and how this research will be compatible with and/or strengthen the research activity within the department, (iii) teaching experience at a tertiary institution. New PhD graduates will be considered
Duties:
The successful applicant will be expected to teach topics in Mathematics for Business, Finance and Economics, and Financial Mathematics – A Computational Approach, at undergraduate.
Postgraduate teaching, supervise and/or co-supervise honours students will be minimal.
Participation in academic administration and develop a productive research programme will be required.
How to Apply
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