Associate Professor

Opportunita; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days holiday

Relocation support

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Job summary

University College London invites applications for a permanent, full-time Associate Professor position in the BEAMS department in London. The role focuses on world-leading research in Operational Research applied to healthcare, fostering partnerships with healthcare organisations, and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics or operational research with a strong track record and external funding experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in mathematics, operational research or related discipline.
• Strong record of international research excellence and publishing in the field of operational research or related discipline.
• Experience attracting external funding to support research activity.
• Experience applying research to real-world health care problems.

Responsibilities

• Produce world-leading research in operational research applied to healthcare.
• Foster and establish collaborative partnerships with healthcare organisations.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in OR.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students; contribute to departmental administration.

Skills

International research

External funding

Healthcare applications

Leadership in OR

Education

PhD or equivalent in mathematics/operational research

Job description

# Associate ProfessorUniversity College London · University London, United KingdomPosted 11 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens ucl.ac.ukSalary: GBP 69,660 – 75,660per yearApplication deadline: January 10, 2027 In 60 daysEmployment type: Full timeSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contact email and contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryUniversity College London invites applications for a permanent full-time Associate Professor position within the BEAMS department in London. The role focuses on producing world-leading research in Operational Research applied to healthcare, fostering partnerships with healthcare organizations, and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must hold a PhD in mathematics, operational research, or a related field, with a strong record of international research excellence and external funding acquisition. Responsibilities also include supervising MSc and PhD students and contributing to administrative tasks. The position offers a salary of £69,660-£75,660 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance, starting from March 1, 2027. Benefits include 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, relocation support, and access to on-site facilities such as a nursery and gym. UCL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: ProfessorDepartment: UCL BEAMS (B04)Date posted: November 11, 2026## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 4 min read### About usUCL, one of the world’s leading universities, is a modern, outward-looking institution based in central London. Founded in 1826 with a radical and socially engaged ethos, it continues to combine academic excellence with a commitment to society. Its strengths span all disciplines from one of Europe’s largest biomedical science hubs to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School). Though formally a college within the University of London, UCL operates independently with an annual turnover exceeding £800 million. The university’s community includes 29 Nobel laureates and over 50,000 students, more than a third of whom come from 150 countries. UCL offers around 200 undergraduate and 400 postgraduate programmes, with nearly half of students pursuing graduate studies. Rated the UK’s top research university, UCL excels across fields from biomedicine and engineering to law, social sciences, and the arts. It was the leading performer in the EU Horizon 2020 programme, is ranked Europe’s most productive research university, and is the second most cited in the continent, with mathematics and statistics among its strongest disciplines.### About the roleApplications are invited for a permanent Associate Professor position. The post is available from 1st March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be UCL , Point 47-50, which is £69,660-£75,660 per annum inclusive of . The responsibilities of the post will include: producing world leading research in Operational Research applied to healthcare; fostering and establishing collaborative partnerships with healthcare organisations; teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate level; supervising MSc project students; supervising PhD students; contributing meaningfully to administrative tasks allocated by the Director of CORU and the Head of Department.### About youA successful candidate will possess the following;* PhD or equivalent qualification in one of mathematics, operational research or related discipline* A strong record of international research excellence and publishing in the field of operational research or related discipline* A record of attracting external funding to support research activity* Experience of applying research to real-world applications* An outstanding candidate will demonstrate the following;* Experience of leading research projects in operational research or related discipline* Experience conducting research relevant to health care* Experience of successful funding applications to NIHR, EPSRC, Health Foundation or MRC### What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan* Immigration loan* Relocation scheme for certain posts* On-Site nursery* On-site gym* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service* Discounted medical insurance### Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.