Cognia Junior Fellows

Whereas the 20th century saw peak progress in reductionist science, the 21st will witness radical advances in our understanding of life, learning and emergence. This includes statistical physics, condensed matter theory, quantum phenomena, mathematical biology and AI-assisted discovery. Funded by Cognia AI, our programme of Cognia Junior Fellows will be a shared voyage to the frontiers of knowledge to gain new insights into the most pressing problems of our time.

The positions last for three years and start as soon as possible. Salaries begin at £51,000, depending on experience. Cognia Junior Fellows will work in our rooms in the Royal Institution—we do not work from home.

Activities include: Conduct research in theoretical aspects of life, learning and emergence, and publish it in leading journals. • Work with our science writers to publicise our discoveries on our website and in the press. • Work with our staff to help organise events, raise funds, recruit members and boost the Institute’s profile. • Take an interest in the research and goals of other members and help to make the Institute superadditive. • Socialise with our scientists, staff and visitors at our weekly drinks and regular events.

Candidates should have the potential to become outstanding theorists of global standing. They will have completed their PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics in the last several years, or be in the final year of it.

We do not assess candidates on intellectual merit alone. We also consider culture fit—the extent to which candidates align with our values. In particular, we are on the lookout for people who are sociable, relentless, team players, detail-oriented, curious about others, capable of leadership, committed to showing up for work, and willing to act as London Institute ambassadors.

The London Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a new kind of research organisation that is dedicated to speeding up discovery. Our focus on peak performance, full-time commitment to research and the level of support we offer our scientists empower them to make the biggest breakthroughs.

The Institute is based inside the Royal Institution in Mayfair, which lays claim to 15 Nobel prizes and the discovery of 10 chemical elements and the principles of electromagnetism.

You can learn more about the London Institute at our About, Values and Perspectives pages.

To apply, send a CV to smc@lims.ac.uk with the subject heading “Cognia Junior Fellow”. Strong applicants will be invited for an interview and asked to provide letters of reference.

There is no deadline. Rather, applications are reviewed on a weekly basis.