The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London is one of five departments within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, currently ranked 31st globally in the QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1829, it is now home to more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries.

 

The Department of Mathematics is based at the University’s Strand Campus in central London. Its research spans a wide range of areas, from pure to applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

 

Pure mathematics research in the department currently includes research related to the areas of Analysis, Geometry, Number Theory, Probability and Topology.

Applications are invited for two Lectureships in Pure Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London.

 

Candidates should have research expertise in Pure Mathematics. They should demonstrate the potential to conduct research of high originality, innovation, and depth, with the capacity to make a significant long-term impact in their field. A proven ability or clear potential to attract research funding is also desirable. Some priority may be given to candidates with interests in Geometry/Topology, Analysis or Analytic Number Theory. 

 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department’s research activity and to take part in teaching and assessment across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. They will be expected to promote the reputation of the research group through participation in scientific meetings, scholarly engagement, and other externally facing activities.

 

They will also play an active role in the institutional and intellectual development of the Department and undertake administrative responsibilities at the Departmental, Faculty, and University levels, as required.

 

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), offered on an indefinite contract.

 

Further information about the department can be found at:   https://www.kcl.ac.uk/mathematics  

 

The position is based at the Strand Campus of King’s College London, with an expected start date within six months of the job offer.