Lecturer in Pure Mathematics Full-time

Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

Applications are invited for two full-time Lecturer in Pure Mathematics positions.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting an independent, high-level research programme in any area of pure mathematics
• Generating external income to support research programmes
• Submitting high-quality publications regularly in refereed journals and participating in national and international conferences
• Research student supervision
• Undergraduate and postgraduate project supervision
• Ability to liaise with colleagues and collaborate in a research team

Teaching:

• Teaching undergraduate level and postgraduate level courses in Mathematics
• Lecturing, tutoring, and project or dissertation supervision
• Research student teaching and supervision
• Curriculum development
• Contributing where necessary to the assurance and enhancement of teaching quality
• Recruitment and selection of students

Management and Administration:

• Undertaking administrative tasks within the Department of Mathematics, and within UCL more widely, in line with responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department
• Attending, and where needed, leading relevant committee meetings
• Assisting with staff recruitment and assessment
• Complying with departmental policies on safety and other matters
• The post holder is expected to actively follow UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities and Race Equality policies and to maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety regulation
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder.

Professional Development:

• Pursuing academic excellence through continuing academic, professional and personal

The posts are available from 1 Sep 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary, dependent on qualifications and experience, will be on the UCL scale Grade 8, point 39 – 44 which is £54,931 – £62,903 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance).

Candidates should either have a PhD or equivalent qualification in pure mathematics.

An outstanding candidate is a mathematician who has demonstrated the ability to perform research at the highest level and displays a promising future research career to become a leader in their field. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to secure external research income. The candidate is expected to have experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervise students at various levels.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

UCL Department of Mathematics is committed to developing the careers of all its staff by providing a supportive environment in which they can flourish. We believe that inclusive teams produce the best student experience, and we strive for an environment in which all staff can bring their whole selves to work. The Department actively promotes UCL's work-life balance policy which acknowledges that its staff are most productive when they have achieved a balance that enables them to meet their responsibilities outside work.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.