The Theoretical physics Group in the Mathematics Department is an internationally leading group in the topics of gravity, CFT, strings, branes, integrability and more. It has the permanent members D. Anninos, N. Drukker, D. Galante, N. Gromov, C. Herzog, P.-S. Hsin, E. Kontou, P. Kravchuk, N. Lambert, S. Murthy, G. Papadopoulos, A.-M. Raclariu, A. Stergiou, A. Taormina and G. Watts. We provide a vibrant research environment in the heart of London with 3-4 weekly research events and close connections with other London based research groups.

Applications are invited for two STFC funded Research Associate posts in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London. 

 

The topic of research can overlap with that of any of the permanent members of the group:  

 

Candidates should have the potential to carry out research which has high levels of originality, innovation and depth that may lead to significant impact on the field of theoretical physics, including aspects of quantum field theory and gravity.  

 

Two posts are available as of 1st October 2027, each offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to funding availability. Should additional funding become available, there may also be an opportunity to appoint a third candidate.

 

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the  Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the  Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.