The Department of Mathematics at LSE seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor with expertise in a subject area related to Computational Financial Mathematics. The postholder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in School and Department activities.

The successful candidate will have an established track record and research trajectory at a level of international excellence, will be able to teach mathematics at undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels and will have a commitment to excellence in teaching. They will contribute to the general work of the department, including the teaching of a range of courses. They will maintain an active programme of research in mathematics and will have a clear, well developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research. Applicants should have a PhD in a mathematical subject by the intended start date of 2 September 2024. Expertise and research interests in a subject area related to Computational Financial Mathematics are essential.

For further information about the post, other benefits that come with this job and shortlisting criteria please see the ‘how to apply’ document, job description and the person specification which are available via the link above. Salary is competitive with Departments at our peer institutions worldwide and not less than £61,446pa inclusive. The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 January 2024 (23.59 UK time).

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. For this post, we particularly welcome applications by women and people from ethnic minority groups.