"Dual Appointment - Lecturer in Physics"

About us:

About KCL’s Physics Department.

Located on the historic Strand Campus in central London, the KCL Physics department is a vibrant and diverse community with over 45 nationalities represented among staff and a student body where 56% of students are from outside the UK. Known for its collegial atmosphere, KCL’s Physics Department is deeply committed to diversity, flexibility, and support for work-life balance. The department offers flexible working options, dedicated funds for parents and carers, extensive professional development, and an array of diversity and inclusion networks. With significant recent investment in new faculty positions, research infrastructure, and laboratory refurbishment, KCL’s Physics Department is poised for growth and innovation in both research and teaching.

About the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies (IPNS)

As part of the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) in Japan, IPNS is a leading institution in particle and nuclear physics research with global impact. IPNS is dedicated to advancing our understanding of fundamental particles and forces, conducting experiments in particle, nuclear, and astroparticle physics. IPNS is known for its pioneering collaborations in international research projects, such as those involving particle accelerators, neutrino detection, and advanced nuclear experimentation. The institute’s researchers contribute to high-profile collaborations with CERN and J-PARC, addressing fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the origins of the universe.

This dual position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about research at the frontiers of particle and nuclear physics and who seek to influence the global scientific community through teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across institutions.

About the role:

The Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Experimental & Astroparticle Physics Research Group to undertake high-quality original research in areas of Particle Physics.

This is a full-time post with two separate 0.5 FTE contracts – one with KCL and the other with IPNS / KEK. At the end of the 5 year term, you will be offered an indefinite post at King’s College London.

More details related to the post can be found in the attached checklist.

About you:

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

Essential criteria

1. PhD and postdoctoral experience in Particle Physics or related discipline.
2. To have developed a creative and distinctive research vision within the field, which complements existing research in the EPAP group and IPNS and will bolster its international reputation of excellence.
3. Demonstration of an international level research record within the field, as evidenced by a high-quality publication record.
4. Proven ability to lead a clear and coherent long-term research programme.
5. Excellent presentation, organisation and administrative skills, highly effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrable ability to teach relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Department of Physics and to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
7. Potential to provide academic leadership, with experience of successfully contributing to and building teams and a proven ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
2. Experience in securing external research grants.