Research Associate in Mathematics (King's College London )

Department: Mathematics Institution: King’s College London Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term Duration: 24 months and 36 months Start Date: October 2026 Salary: Spine points 31–35 on KCL scale (£45,031–£49,871), depending on experience Professional Development: At least 10 days per year (pro-rata) About Us The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London is a leading centre for mathematics research in the UK, fostering a vibrant and innovative environment to explore new ways of looking at familiar issues and deliver new tools to solve complex problems. About the Role The Department invites applications for two postdoctoral research associate positions, with durations of 24 months and 36 months, starting in October 2026. The successful candidates will work on several projects related to many-body systems, particularly in the regime when they are inhomogeneous and out-of-equilibrium, well described via hydrodynamics theories. These projects are supported by EPSRC under grant UNIHYPE: Universal hydrodynamic principles and emergent physics, EP/Z534304/1 (assessed under the ERC Advanced Grant scheme). The ideal candidates will hold a PhD in theoretical or condensed matter physics, with knowledge of non-equilibrium many-body physics and methods of (quantum and classical) integrability—one position emphasising the former, the other the latter. Some numerical skills are also expected. The post includes provisions for travel, computing equipment, and academic and leadership training. About You Essential Criteria PhD qualified (or pending results) in relevant subject area (theoretical physics, statistical/condensed matter physics, or related areas) Knowledge and analytical skills in aspects of non-equilibrium behaviours in many-body physics (e.g., thermalisation, hydrodynamic framework) and/or quantum entanglement and its dynamics Knowledge and analytical skills in methods of integrability (e.g., Bethe ansatz, form factors, conformal field theory, classical inverse scattering theory, tau functions) Solid track record of publications Robust presentation skills Competence in spoken and written English Ability to work in a team Desirable Criteria Numerical skills (e.g., Monte Carlo methods, Density Matrix Renormalisation Group, Truncated Conformal Space Approach) Knowledge of quantum field theory Note: Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhD will be considered. In such cases, the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30, with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Further Information King’s College London is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all staff feel they belong. Applicants should submit a CV and supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria. Evidence for desirable criteria should also be included where possible. Interviews are expected to be held in December 2025 or January 2026. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Department: Mathematics
Institution: King’s College London
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term
Duration: 24 months and 36 months
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: Spine points 31–35 on KCL scale (£45,031–£49,871), depending on experience
Professional Development: At least 10 days per year (pro-rata)

About Us

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London is a leading centre for mathematics research in the UK, fostering a vibrant and innovative environment to explore new ways of looking at familiar issues and deliver new tools to solve complex problems.

About the Role

The Department invites applications for two postdoctoral research associate positions, with durations of 24 months and 36 months, starting in October 2026.

The successful candidates will work on several projects related to many-body systems, particularly in the regime when they are inhomogeneous and out-of-equilibrium, well described via hydrodynamics theories. These projects are supported by EPSRC under grant UNIHYPE: Universal hydrodynamic principles and emergent physics, EP/Z534304/1 (assessed under the ERC Advanced Grant scheme).

The ideal candidates will hold a PhD in theoretical or condensed matter physics, with knowledge of non-equilibrium many-body physics and methods of (quantum and classical) integrability—one position emphasising the former, the other the latter. Some numerical skills are also expected.

The post includes provisions for travel, computing equipment, and academic and leadership training.

About You

Essential Criteria

PhD qualified (or pending results) in relevant subject area (theoretical physics, statistical/condensed matter physics, or related areas)
Knowledge and analytical skills in aspects of non-equilibrium behaviours in many-body physics (e.g., thermalisation, hydrodynamic framework) and/or quantum entanglement and its dynamics
Knowledge and analytical skills in methods of integrability (e.g., Bethe ansatz, form factors, conformal field theory, classical inverse scattering theory, tau functions)
Solid track record of publications
Robust presentation skills
Competence in spoken and written English
Ability to work in a team

Desirable Criteria

Numerical skills (e.g., Monte Carlo methods, Density Matrix Renormalisation Group, Truncated Conformal Space Approach)
Knowledge of quantum field theory

Note: Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhD will be considered. In such cases, the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30, with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Further Information

King’s College London is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all staff feel they belong.

Applicants should submit a CV and supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria. Evidence for desirable criteria should also be included where possible.

Interviews are expected to be held in December 2025 or January 2026.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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