Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

About us

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London is one of 5 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 & theoretical physics.

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

About the role

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, & 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.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD in Pure Mathematics
• Strong research record in an area of Pure Mathematics, as evidenced by publications in high quality journals and conferences
• Potential to attract external research funds
• Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in mathematics
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research students
• Ability to make significant contributions to administrative work
• Excellent presentation & communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience in attracting external research funds
• Experience of teaching and examining
• Experience of administration

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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