Imperial College London seeks a lecturer or senior lecturer in number theory

The Pure Mathematics Section in the Department of Mathematics is seeking applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in the field of Number Theory starting 1 October 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Number Theory

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Job Ref: NAT01028

Location: South Kensington Campus

Starting Salary: 60,762 – £68,987 plus benefits

Closing Date: 5 December 2021

About The Role

You will work in an area of Number Theory and will undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship at a level commensurate with the current standards of excellence in the Department of Mathematics and Imperial College. The role will involve lecturing undergraduate and post-graduate courses, supervising PhD students, and managing staff such as Research Associates. The successful candidate will promote the reputation of the Department, and the College through scientific meetings and other activities.

Essential requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a closely related discipline.

• The appointee will be able to demonstrate their ability to produce independent research and will have developed the skills to take a more active role in teaching and supervision.

• Research interests in an area of Number Theory.

• The ability to conduct a personal research programme at the highest level.

• An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications commensurate with career stage.

• Experience, or clear potential, of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level across a range of subjects in Pure Mathematics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, particularly with researchers in non-mathematical disciplines

• Ability to interact effectively with the broad range of research expertise in the Department of Mathematics, bringing together mathematical links to develop an exemplary research programme.

How To Apply

For informal discussions about this position, please contact Professor Martin Liebeck, Head of the Pure Mathematics section m.liebeck@imperial.ac.uk

Information about the post is included in the Job Description 

Guidance on completing the on-line academic application, including mandatory areas that should be included in the application, is available at  http://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/guidance-and-faqs/

In addition to completing the online application, candidates should attach a full CV, with contact details for three referees.

About the College

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/

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