Subject: job advert Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:17:45 +0000 From: Andrew_Baker CHAIR OF PURE MATHEMATICS The position advertised below is a senior one and strong applications are encouraged. Any algebraic topologists interested in applying might want to contact me for further information. Andy Baker (a.baker@maths.gla.ac.uk) UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS CHAIR OF PURE MATHEMATICS REF 140/02AJ JOB DESCRIPTION The Post The Chair of Mathematics is one of the oldest in the University of Glasgow, being established in 1691. Applicants for the post should have an excellent record of academic achievement and publication in an area of Pure Mathematics. Preference may be given to candidates who would provide leadership in Analysis, Number Theory, Combinatorics or another area that complements our strong groups in Algebra and Geometry & Algebraic Topology. The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the research and teaching of a dynamic and broad-based department which gained a 5 rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. The post is available from 1 August 2002. The actual starting date will of course be negotiable with the successful candidate. It is expected that the University will approve a Lectureship to accompany this Chair. For full details see http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/recruit/31may_140.htm