LSE Fellows in Mathematics (Operations Research)

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Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance

These are fixed term, full time appointments from September 2025 for 2 years.

The Department of Mathematics at LSE seeks to appoint 2 LSE Fellows with expertise in a subject area related to the Mathematics of Operations Research.

You will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Department activities.

Candidates should have:

• Completed, or be close to completing, a PhD related to Mathematical Operations Research by the post start date.
• A developing research record in Mathematical Operations Research and a clear and viable strategy for future research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers, including on a one-on-one basis and in small groups, and to provide effective support, as necessary.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email maths.info@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 19 February 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position. As such, applicants who have already been employed as a LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division.          

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