Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Finance

About the role:

Imperial College’s Department of Mathematics aims to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, associated with its Mathematical Finance Section starting in October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Mathematical Finance Section at Imperial conducts internationally excellent research across a broad range of areas of stochastic analysis, machine learning, optimal control, and applications to finance. Applicants with strong track records of excellence in research and teaching are encouraged to apply.

What you would be doing:

You will conduct internationally excellent research in Mathematical Finance, broadly construed. It is expected that you will be able to credibly contribute to the Department’s leading MSc programme in Mathematical Finance and supervise high-quality PhD theses. You will also promote the reputation of the Department of Mathematics through scientific meetings, scholarship, and other outward-facing activities.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a closely related field
• Research interests in Mathematical Finance
• Proven abilities to conduct a personal research programme at the highest level and potential to attract competitive research funding
• Strong leadership potential
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Experience of collaborative research (desirable)

What we can offer you:

• Build your profile in the international research community by becoming an active part of one of the leading research groups in Mathematical Finance, pursuing research of the highest level across the whole breadth of the field of quantitative finance.
• Work a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

For informal discussions about this position, please contact Professor Johannes Muhle-Karbe, Head of the Mathematical Finance Section, j.muhle-karbe@imperial.ac.uk

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