Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Applied Mathematics & Mathematical Physics, in Statistics, in Mathematical Finance, or in Pure Mathematics

About the role

Shape the future of the mathematical sciences at one of the top mathematics departments worldwide —join us as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We generally welcome applicants from all specialisms whose work complements or extends our existing strengths. As part of last year’s hiring round, we have made several appointments in the area of Pure Mathematics. As a consequence, we only expect to hire pure mathematicians that can demonstrate a strong alignment to our growing Joint Mathematics and Computing undergraduate programme.

Imperial College London seeks several outstanding academics to join its Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. These appointments form part of an ambitious expansion to strengthen and diversify our research across the full spectrum of mathematical sciences.

The Department of Mathematics is consistently ranked among the very best worldwide.

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your research career, collaborate across disciplines, and inspire the next generation of mathematical scientists.

What you would be doing

As a member of our academic faculty, you will:

• Conduct and publish innovative, internationally leading research within your field.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students and junior researchers.
• Secure external research funding and build productive collaborations within and beyond Imperial.
• Play an active role in the life and strategic development of the Department and the wider Faculty.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for colleagues and students.

Depending on your level of appointment, you may also:

• Lead major research programmes and groups.
• Contribute to departmental leadership and management.

What we are looking for

We are seeking outstanding academics who are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and citizenship.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A PhD in the Mathematical Sciences or in a closely related field, or equivalent.
• A strong research record with publications of outstanding quality.
• A clear plan to build or further develop an internationally leading research programme that enhances the Department’s profile.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision of students.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills appropriate to your career stage.
• For applicants in Pure Mathematics, a strong alignment to the Joint Mathematics and Computing programme.

At the Assistant Professor level, you will have clear potential to develop a national and international reputation.
At the Associate Professor level, you will have an established national profile and emerging international recognition.
At the Full Professor (Chair) level, you will already be recognised as an international leader in your field, with a record of significant research funding and impact.

Full details of duties, responsibilities, and criteria are available in the Job Description.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to advance your academic career at a world-leading institution dedicated to using science for the benefit of humanity.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including extensive departmental CPU/GPU computing resources and Imperial’s Research Computing Service.
• A vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture, with partnerships such as the CNRS–Imperial de Moivre Laboratory.
• Comprehensive professional development through Imperial’s Educational Development Unit and mentoring schemes.
• A sector-leading remuneration package, including generous leave (43 days per year including public holidays and College closure days), excellent pension provision, and flexible working policies. 
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. Both the department and Imperial hold an Athena SWAN Silver award.

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about Imperial and the benefits available to staff.

Further information

Salary:

Assistant Professor: £73,194 - £82,954 per annum
Associate Professor: Minimum starting salary of £85,873 per annum
Professor: Minimum starting salary of £98,149 per annum

Closing date: 20 September 2026 (23:59 hours, Midnight BST)

We intend to be very flexible around start dates. Expected start date is October 1, 2027, but we anticipate that we can accommodate earlier or later start dates.

This position is available on a full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time basis. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and we will consider both full-time and part-time working hours.

Candidates are advised that, where the information requested in the application form is already provided in their curriculum vitae (CV), it is not necessary to duplicate the same details in the form. In such cases, applicants should insert a clear note stating “See attached CV” in the relevant section. If only part of the information is in your CV, please complete the remaining fields in the form as necessary.

In your application, please select one section which best aligns with your research area:

• Pure Mathematics,
• Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics,
• Statistics or
• Mathematical Finance.

Your application will be reviewed and shortlisted within that section.

Pure Mathematics applicants should explain in their cover letter how their research and teaching aligns with the Joint Mathematics and Computing degree

For further information, please contact the head of the section closest to your area of research: Professor Paolo Cascini (Pure Mathematics, p.cascini@imperial.ac.uk), Professor Colin Cotter (Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, colin.cotter@imperial.ac.uk), Professor Nick Heard (Statistics,)(n.heard@imperial.ac.uk) or Professor Johannes Muhle-Karbe (Mathematical Finance, j.muhle-karbe@imperial.ac.uk). You can also contact the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Professor Axel Gandy (math.hod@imperial.ac.uk).

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Available documents

• download: Employee Benefits Booklet - V.02.2026.pdf
• download: JD-Assist-Assoc-Full_Prof-Mathematics.pdf

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