Department of Mathematics

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at LSE seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor. For this post, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in a subject area related to the Mathematics of Game Theory. The successful candidate will have an established track-record or trajectory of research at a level of international excellence, will be able to teach mathematics at undergraduate and postgraduate level and will have a commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to the general work of the department, including the teaching of a range of courses. She or he will maintain an active programme of research in mathematics and will have a clear, well developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research. She or he will have a PhD in a mathematical subject (or be close to completing one) by the intended start date of 6 September 2021.

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 at https://tinyurl.com/MathJobLSE2020. Salary is competitive with Departments at our peer institutions worldwide and not less than £55,974 pa inclusive. The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 January 2021 (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 ethnic minorities.