Associate Professor in Operational Research Applied to Healthcare

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

Benefits offered by this job

41 Days holiday

Job summary

UCL is seeking an Associate Professor to lead world-class research in operational research as applied to healthcare, and to build strong collaborations with healthcare organisations. The role includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising MSc and PhD students, and contributing to departmental administration.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, an international publication record, and a proven ability to attract external funding for research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in mathematics, operational research or a related discipline.
• Strong international research track record and high-quality publications.
• Experience in securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Produce world-leading research in operational research applied to healthcare.
• Foster and establish collaborative partnerships with healthcare organisations.
• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Supervise MSc project students and PhD students.
• Contribute to administrative tasks as directed by leadership.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant funding

Collaborative partnerships

Teaching at undergraduate/graduate

Health care applications

Education

PhD or equivalent in mathematics/operational research

Job description

About us

UCL, 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.

About the role

Applications are invited for a permanent full-time Associate Professor position. The post is available from 1st March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be UCL Grade 9, Point 47-50, which is £69,660-£75,660 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. 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 you

A 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 offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits including 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days).

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As 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.

Our department holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

Available documents

• JD CORU Associate Professor - FINAL.docx

£69,660 to £79,964 inclusive of London Allowance