King’s College London is a world-leading university based in the heart of London. The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences brings together research and education in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and addressing fundamental scientific questions and wider societal challenges. 

 

The Department of Mathematics has a long and distinguished tradition in pure and applied mathematics, dating back to the appointment of King’s first Professor of Mathematics in 1830. Today, the Department is a leading centre for mathematics research in the UK, fostering a vibrant, international and collaborative research environment. Its research spans a broad range of areas, including analysis, disordered systems, financial mathematics, geometry, number theory, probability, statistics and theoretical physics, with strong connections across King’s and with external academic and industrial partners.

 

The Disordered Systems group is at the forefront of research in the statistical mechanics of disordered and complex systems. Its work encompasses a broad range of mathematical and theoretical approaches to systems with randomness, complexity and emergent behaviour, and connects naturally with research across mathematics, physics, data science and the life sciences. The group provides a stimulating environment for developing new directions in the theory and applications of disordered and complex systems.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Disordered Systems to join the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London. The appointment forms part of the continued strategic development of Mathematics at King’s and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our research and teaching in complex and disordered systems, in line with King’s Strategy 2030. 

 

We welcome applications from strong candidates working on mathematical aspects of complex and disordered systems. Relevant research areas include:

 

–          Statistical and quantum mechanics of disordered systems

–          Random Matrix Theory

–          Statistical physics of biological systems and active matter

–          Spin glasses and other glassy systems

–          Statistical physics approaches to machine learning and neural networks

–          Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and stochastic thermodynamics

–          Statistical Mechanics and its applications, using methods of or as related to the following areas: Field Theory – Quantum information – Hydrodynamics – Integrable systems/exact methods – Out-of-equilibrium classical and quantum many-body systems 

 

We are particularly interested in candidates who will develop an ambitious and independent research programme while creating new opportunities for collaboration within the Disordered Systems group, across the Department of Mathematics and more widely at King’s.

 

The successful candidate will undertake internationally excellent research and scholarship, contribute to the research profile and external visibility of the Disordered Systems group, and should demonstrate clear potential to attract external research funding. They will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment, supervise research students, and support the delivery of an excellent and inclusive student experience, including student support and pastoral responsibilities.

 

This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and collaborative research environment and to play an active role in shaping the future development of Disordered Systems at King’s.

 

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

 

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