[Job-offers-cs] LSE Fellow in Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics), deadline 27 April 2026

[Pekka Orponen]

The Department of Mathematics at the London School of Economics and 
Political Science (LSE) seeks to appoint an LSE Fellow with expertise in 
a subject area related to Discrete Mathematics.

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive, with potential to progress 
to £55,497 pa, inclusive of London allowance.

This is a career development position and is fixed term for two years.

You will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through 
conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high 
quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and 
participating in the wider School and Department activities.

You should have:
- completed, or be close to completing, a PhD related to discrete 
mathematics by the post start date;
- a developing, competitive research record in discrete mathematics, and 
a clear and viable strategy for future research;
- excellent communication and presentation skills;
- the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers and 
professional services colleagues;
- the ability to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment; and
- a commitment to equality and diversity.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, and 
excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please go to 
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/5718/0/466300/15539/lse-fellow-in-mathematics<https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/5718/0/466300/15539/lse-fellow-in-mathematics 
which also has links to the job description, person specification, and 
how to apply documents.

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 email 
maths.operations at lse.ac.uk<mailto:maths.operations at lse.ac.uk>.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 April 2026 (23:59 UK 
time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.