Lecturer in Mathematics

King's College London

Faculty: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences

Institution: King’s College London

Location: Strand Campus, Central London

Position type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract type: Indefinite

Expected start date: Within six months of the job offer

About us

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London is one of five departments within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, currently ranked 31st globally in the QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1829, the university now hosts over 35,000 students from more than 150 countries.

The Department of Mathematics is based at the Strand Campus in central London. Its research covers a wide spectrum from pure to applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

Current research in Pure Mathematics includes topics in Analysis, Geometry, Number Theory, Probability, and Topology.

About the role

Applications are invited for two Lectureships in Pure Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics.

Candidates should have research expertise in Pure Mathematics and demonstrate the potential to conduct research of high originality, innovation, and depth, with capacity for significant long-term impact in their field. Priority may be given to candidates with interests in Geometry/Topology, Analysis, or Analytic Number Theory.

The successful candidates will:

• Contribute to the Department’s research activity;
• Teach and assess across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Promote the reputation of the research group through participation in scientific meetings, scholarly engagement, and external collaborations;
• Undertake administrative responsibilities at Departmental, Faculty, and University levels.

Further information about the Department can be found at: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/mathematics

About you

Essential criteria

1. PhD in Pure Mathematics
2. Strong research record in Pure Mathematics, evidenced by publications in high-quality journals and conferences
3. Potential to attract external research funding
4. Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics modules
5. Ability to supervise postgraduate research students
6. Ability to contribute to departmental and faculty administration
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in attracting external research funding
2. Experience in teaching and examining
3. Experience of administrative roles

Further information

King’s College London prides itself on being inclusive, diverse, and welcoming. We are committed to fostering a community in which everyone feels they belong.

As part of this commitment, we aim to ensure diverse candidate pools across all recruitment processes. Applicants are asked to submit a CV and supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed above. If a strong field of candidates is received, the desirable criteria may be used to shortlist applicants.

For details on how applications are reviewed, please visit: How We Recruit

Interviews are expected to be held in January 2026.