Assist​/Assoc Professor in Theoretical Physics

Assistant/Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics

Applications are invited for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics to commence on 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. An appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for either an Assistant or Associate Professor. The appointment will 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.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics, Physics or closely related subject area, and have an outstanding record of research in fundamental theoretical physics, interpreted broadly. For more information about relevant current research in DAMTP please see:  and

The applicant will be expected to give undergraduate and Masters-level lectures (including in particular being able to contribute to the very popular theoretical physics courses within Part III Mathematics, see ), taking feedback from students and providing them with career or pastoral advice, and perform other usual departmental duties such as those associated with examinations. They will be expected to investigate new areas of research and funding opportunities and submit grant applications.

They will also be required to write papers for publication, attend conferences, network with national/international colleagues and give presentations.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

Complete applications are due by Midnight (UK Time) on 14 June 2026. Interviews will be conducted in Cambridge, provisionally during the week commencing 14 September 2026.

Department/

Location:

Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

Salary: £47,389 – £59,966 OR £63,606 – £67,468 per annum

Reference: LE49436

Category:
Academic

Date Published: 7 May 2026

Closing Date: 14 June 2026