Lead Gravitational Wave Physics — Professorial Role

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days off per year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics. This is a unique opportunity to lead a world-class research program within a renowned department.

You will build collaborations, supervise PhD students, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while pursuing externally funded research across theory, computation, and observation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field
• Strong research record with publications of outstanding quality
• Clear plan to build internationally leading research programme
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision of students

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish internationally leading research in gravitational wave physics
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise and mentor PhD students and junior researchers
• Secure external research funding and build collaborations within and beyond Imperial
• Play a role in the life and strategic development of the Department and Faculty

Skills

Teaching experience

Supervision

Funding experience

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Imperial College London invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics. This is a unique opportunity to lead a world-class research program within a renowned department.

You will build collaborations, supervise PhD students, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while pursuing externally funded research across theory, computation, and observation.