Lecturer in String Theory

Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £44,263 to £56,021 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (3 years)
Closing Date:  Tuesday 03 October 2023
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2409323PJ

Applications are invited for two three-year fixed-term Lectureships (Assistant Professors) in String Theory to start on 1 February 1 2024 or as soon as possible afterwards.

About you

The successful candidates will have a track record of excellent research and the potential to lead research at an international level in the areas of string theory, holography, quantum field theory, and other related areas. The postholders will undertake teaching in the mathematics programmes and, where appropriate, will be encouraged to take part in joint supervision of graduate research students.

The String theory & Holography Group at Southampton (part of the Division of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics) offers a welcoming, stimulating, and active research environment, and it consists of Prof Kostas Skenderis, Prof Oscar Dias, Dr Ines Aniceto, Dr Felix Haehl, Dr Carlos Mafra, Dr Andreas Schmitt, Dr David Turton,  Dr Benjamin Withers, Dr Itamar Yaakov. The group has close links with formal theory group in Physics, which includes Prof James Drummond, Prof Nick Evans and Dr Omer Gurdogan.  Further information about Mathematical Sciences at Southampton can be found at http://www.soton.ac.uk/maths/ . The String Theory & Holography Group forms part of the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre https://www.southampton.ac.uk/stag .

 About us

The School of Mathematical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation, and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and to those who have taken a career break. 

The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities and offers a range of benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. 

Informal enquiries can be made at any time to Head of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics, Kostas Skenderis, K.Skenderis@soton.ac.uk  

Please include a covering letter, full CV, and details of at least three referees in your application.