[Job-offers-cs] Cambridge University Assistant/Associate Professor in the Mathematics of Information

[Pekka Orponen]

Dear All,

Please see below for an interesting opportunity for a faculty position 
at the University of Cambridge. More info also here: 
<https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/53452/>University Assistant/Associate 
Professor in the Mathematics of Information 
<https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/53452/>.

All the best,
Carola Schönlieb


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Applications are invited for a University Assistant/Associate 
Professorship in the Mathematics of Information, to be held in the 
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) to 
commence in September 2026 or shortly thereafter.

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent and be able to demonstrate an 
outstanding research track record in the area of Mathematics of 
Information, broadly interpreted. Applications are particularly 
encouraged from those with an innovative and ambitious research agenda 
that would complement and extend DAMTP's strengths in Mathematical 
Imaging. They will be expected to investigate new areas of research, 
seek out new funding opportunities, and submit grant applications. 
Moreover, they will be required to write papers for publication, attend 
conferences, network with national and international colleagues and give 
presentations.

An ability to contribute substantially to teaching in the Mathematical 
Tripos is essential and perform other usual departmental duties such as 
those associated with examinations. The appointed candidate will also be 
expected to be able to contribute to masters-level teaching, ideally 
including our MPhil in Data Intensive Science.

Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for 
University Assistant or Associate Professors. Appointment as an 
Assistant Professor will normally be for a probationary period of five 
years with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to 
satisfactory performance. Appointment as Associate Professor will 
typically require a demonstrable history of exceptional achievement.

*How to Apply***

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our 
recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

*Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application you 
provide:***

  * A cover letter (1-2 Pages) addressing the Assistant or Associate
    Professor person specification and your relevant experience.
  * A document containing your Curriculum Vitae (CV), research
    publications list, and a brief narrative (300 words maximum per
    output) on each of the three outputs you consider most significant.
    The Departments are committed to the responsible use of
    bibliometrics; applicants are asked not to include raw citation
    counts, Journal Impact Factors, the H-index or similar metrics in
    their applications.
  * A statement of research of no more than two pages, outlining your
    current and future research plans, with an emphasis on how these fit
    within the current research profile of the Department.
  * A statement of teaching of no more than two pages, focusing on your
    teaching experience and interests, and how you will ensure that your
    teaching is effective for all students. Please consider both
    undergraduate and masters-level teaching.
  * Contact details including an email address of three academic
    referees. Please ensure that your referees are aware that they may
    be contacted at any time during the recruitment process and are made
    aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office
    Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you via
    our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Informal enquiries about the position may be made to Professor Nick 
Dorey (DAMTP) by email: LE47875 at maths.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LE47875 on your application and in any 
correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and 
encourages applications from all sections of society. We welcome 
applications from candidates with diverse career paths. If you would 
like us to consider any career breaks, part-time working, or other 
circumstances that have influenced your career, please outline these in 
your cover letter so we can ensure your achievements are assessed in 
context.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are 
eligible to live and work in the UK.

Complete applications are due by Midnight (UK Time) on 2 February 2026 
Interviews will provisionally be conducted in Cambridge during the week 
commencing 2 March 2026.

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