Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Mathematics Department includes 19 permanent staff undertaking internationally excellent research in Representation Theory, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. Members regularly attract research funding from diverse sources including EPSRC, STFC, and EU funding. The Department runs a Foundation Year, five BSc/MSci undergraduate programmes as well as two MSc programmes in Mathematics and Mathematics with associated disciplines (e.g., Data Science, Finance). We seek an academic who will join the Applied Mathematics Group and actively contribute to the activities of the Department.

Responsibilities

As a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, your role will be to undertake original research of world-leading or excellent quality which strengthens the research profile of the Department and to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in education, contributing to teaching across our programmes. You will also be expected to play an active role in administration and academic management of the Department. A successful candidate should be open to developing interdisciplinary research and education connections capitalising on the City St George’s merger.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Applied Mathematics or related discipline and experience commensurate with raising the profile of the Department in the area. They will demonstrate experience in funding their research, engagement with high-quality teaching and willingness to participate in a range of activities (e.g., outreach, interdisciplinary teaching, knowledge exchange, etc.). We would like a colleague who demonstrates understanding of the positive, proactive research and teaching environment and aims to enhance the collegiate culture of our Department.

Additional Information

Closing date: 1st June 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in w/c 16th June 2025.

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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