Overview

Assistant Professor in Mathematics – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Mathematics, Optimisation and Algorithms group.LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum. The current salary scales can be found on the LSE website.Responsibilities

Join the Department of Mathematics to conduct and publish outstanding quality research.Engage in high quality teaching and participate in School and Department activities.Contribute to the intellectual life of the School and the broader academic community.Qualifications

Completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD in a discipline related to mathematical optimisation by the intended start date of 1 September 2026.Expertise and research interests related to mathematical optimisation are essential.Complementary expertise welcomed, notably in continuous optimisation and/or machine learning.The shortlisting criteria are available in the person specification attached to the vacancy on LSE’s online recruitment system.Salary and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include generous family-friendly benefits, an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment, and excellent support, training and development opportunities.How to Apply and Additional Information

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. To apply for this post, please go to the LSE jobs site: https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. For queries about the role, please email the Head of Department, Prof Bernhard von Stengel, at b.von-stengel@lse.ac.uk.The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 December 2025 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.Position Details

Seniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Education and TrainingIndustries: Higher EducationNote: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing at LSE.

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