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Dear Colleague We would be very grateful if you would alert potential candidates to the following position in Mathematical Finance in the School of Computational & Applied Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, described below. The closing date for applications is 31 October, 2003. Yours sincerely David Taylor
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
School of Computational & Applied Mathematics
Permanent Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Position in Mathematical Finance
Applications are invited for a permanent position in Mathematical Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand - Johannesburg, to be taken up with effect from 1 January 2004 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Candidates should have a PhD and, in the case of the Senior Lectureship, an established track record of research in some area of financial mathematics. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with a background in stochastic analysis, or some other area of analysis. The appointee to this permanent post in the School of Computational & Applied Mathematics will be expected to maintain an active programme of research, and to play a significant role in all aspects of the organisation and teaching of financial mathematics at all levels.
The School of Computational & Applied Mathematics has a history of involvement in Financial Mathematics dating back to 1992, and the local finance community has been absorbing our graduates for over ten years. We have also had numerous research collaborations and funding agreements with local and international financial institutions.
The appointment will be made at the appropriate point on the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scale. Further particulars of the post, including information about remuneration, may be obtained from Prof David Taylor at mfinance@cam.wits.ac.za or +27-11-717-6149 (fax). More information can be found on our website: www.cam.wits.ac.za/mfinance
To apply, please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details of three referees & certified copies of degrees to:
Mrs Saajida Ooni, Human Resources Officer, Faculty of Science Wits University Private Bag 3 Wits 2050 South Africa
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 31st October 2003.
Equality of opportunity is University policy
Prof David R Taylor Mathematics of Finance Programme Room SH1135 School of Computational & Applied Mathematics University of the Witwatersrand PO WITS, 2050 South Afrika http://www.cam.wits.ac.za/mfinance/ (+27)-11-717-6110 (O); (+27)-11-403-9317(FAX)