Lecturer in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Imperial College London

Closing Date: 3 January 2017 (midnight GMT)

The Department of Physics at Imperial College London wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. Applicants with a strong background in any area of theoretical condensed matter physics are invited to apply.

The appointee will be affiliated to the Condensed Matter Physics Section of the Department and be part of the Condensed Matter Theory Group. The Section comprises 25 academic staff with expertise in the following areas: classical and quantum nanotechnology and nanophotonics; materials for energy applications, with particular strength in photovoltaics; plasmonics and metamaterials; the physics of organic and hybrid semiconductors and their applications; materials theory and simulation; superconductivity; complexity; magnetism; and strongly-correlated systems. The successful applicant will complement or enhance and expand the research interests of the section.

Candidates will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and should provide evidence of a developing international standing in the research area relevant to the post. Candidates will have an excellent publication record, and have experience of teaching undergraduate students. Appointees will be able to attract and supervise high-quality PhD students, supervise postdoctoral research staff, publish papers in leading peer-reviewed journals, disseminate research findings at international conferences, obtain research funding, and contribute enthusiastically to the Department's outstanding undergraduate and Master's teaching programme. They will also be expected to interact with colleagues from other departments at Imperial, as well as develop collaborations nationally and internationally.

In line with the Department’s Athena SWAN programme, we particularly welcome female applicants.

Informal enquiries may be made to:

Professor Matthew Foulkes, Head of the Condensed Matter Theory Group, by phone to +44 (0)20 7594 7607 or by email to [email protected].

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants. Select "Job Search" and type code NS2016209KL into the "Keywords" search box.

Applications should be made by submitting the completed Lecturer (Clinical and Non-Clinical) Application and Recruitment monitoring form, along with your full CV and a two-page research statement, via email to Ms Angela Kehoe, Senior HR Manager, Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 5653, e-mail: [email protected], quoting reference number NS2016209KL.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, Imperial College is an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, and is working in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people. The Department of Physics is also an IoP Juno Champion and Athena Silver Swan winner.

Closing Date: 3 January 2017 (midnight GMT)