Assistant Professor at LSE (Mathematical Optimisation)

Institute of Mathematics and its Applications; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks an Assistant Professor to join the Optimisation and Algorithms group. The successful candidate will engage in high-quality research and teaching while contributing to the Department's activities. A completed PhD in a relevant field or nearing completion is required, with expertise in mathematical optimisation crucial for the role.

Benefits

Generous family-friendly benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Research grants policy

Generous research leave entitlement

Excellent support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed PhD or nearing completion in a discipline related to mathematical optimisation.
• Expertise in mathematical optimisation is essential.
• Complementary expertise in continuous optimisation and/or machine learning is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the intellectual life of the School through high-quality research.
• Engage in high-quality teaching.
• Participate in School and Department activities.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Mathematics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor to join the Optimisation and Algorithms group. The post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching, and participating in School and Department activities.

Qualifications and expertise

Applicants should have a completed PhD, or be 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. In addition to applicants furthering the Department’s current areas of specialisation, we welcome those with complementary expertise, notably in continuous optimisation and/or machine learning. The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on LSE’s online recruitment system.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits that come with this job include generous family friendly benefits, an occupational pension scheme, 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

To apply for this post, please go to 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. Should you have any queries about the role, please do not hesitate to email the Head of Department, Prof Bernhard von Stengel, [e-mail] .

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 December 2025 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

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.