Postdoctoral Research Associate

About us

The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) comprises the Departments of Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics, Physics.

The Department of Mathematics has a distinguished scientific tradition in pure and applied mathematics & statistics. Since its foundation in 1830, it has established a reputation as a world-leading centre for the research and study of mathematics.

About the role

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London invites applications for 1 postdoctoral research associate in theory and applications of non-Hermitian random matrices for a duration of 24 months starting on 1st of October 2025.

The successful candidate will work on several projects related to theory and applications of non-Hermitian random matrices supported by EPSRC grant, with Prof. Yan Fyodorov as the project lead.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics, with knowledge of random matrix theory and/or its applications to theory of disordered systems, and with some numerical skills.

The post is offered at a competitive salary (Grade 6, Spine Point 33 on the KCL salary scale), and includes provisions for travel money, computer equipment &  academic and leadership training.

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered on a fixed-term contract, ending in September 2027.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area
• Knowledge and analytical skills in: Random Matrix Theory and/or its applications in relevant areas of Theory of Disordered Systems (Anderson and/or many-body Localization, Spin Glasses)
• Solid track record of publications
• Robust presentation skills
• Competence in spoken and written English
• Ability and willingness to participate in collaborative work

Desirable criteria

• Ability to use computer algebra software (e.g. Mathematica or Maple) for symbolic computations
• Good numerical skills
• Experience in field-theoretical methods (e.g. supersymmetry)

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Further Information

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We are committed to working with our staff & unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse & inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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