Assistant Professor of Game Theory in Design Engineering

Assistant Professor of Game Theory in Design Engineering

Do you want to change the world for the better, and do you believe this can be done through research and education? At the Dyson School of Design Engineering, our motto is "from making better things to making things better".Consider joining an internationally leading institution, aiming to shape the future of engineering, at the interface between technology,peopleand society.

We areseekingto appoint an Academicstaff at the Assistant Professor level to conduct high-impact research and to deliver outstanding teaching and student experience. The role is within Game Theory in Design Engineering.This is a fixed-term (3-year) position.

What you would be doing

Research - As a part of the Dyson School of Design Engineering, you will actively develop and lead your own research programme, in line with our research themes and vision. You will be expected to undertake high-quality research and to publish in recognised and high-impact journals/conferences in your field (commensuratewith your level of appointment). You will be active in the pursuit of external funding to support your research, while enhancing the reputation of our institution through your external engagements. Since the School promotes a strong collaborative and inclusive research environment, you will be expected toinitiateand expand research collaborations with colleagues at theSchool, at Imperial College London , and beyond.

Teaching - The Dyson School of Design Engineering provides exceptional learning experience and environment to ourstudents, andis continuously recognised for it. As our newacademicstaff member, you will contribute to theSchool'steaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also undertake supervision of undergraduate andMRes/MSc projects. And, in view of our new programmes and of our continuously evolving teaching portfolio, you may be expected to contribute, asappropriate, to the development of new teaching materials at all levels.

Administration - As part of a collegial and inclusive academic community, you will be expected tomake a contributionto the day-to-day running of theSchoolwhenrequired. This will translate to taking on School-wide administrative role(s)commensuratewith the level of appointment. You will also attend School-wide meetings and contribute to student recruitment activities. You will support promoting equality,diversityand inclusion. Eventually, you may be expected to undertake other dutiesappropriate tothe grade as specified by the Head of School.

What we are looking for

At the Dyson School of Design Engineering, we strive to bring a unique value proposition to our students, to our research and industry partners, and to society. Over the years, we have assembled a unique team of diverse talents who are at the forefront of their fields and who deliver excellent teaching. Our staff members and students have a strong focus on technology and the human, with a flair for entrepreneurship and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to join the youngest department at the Faculty of Engineering of Imperial College London and to make an impact globally. For an overview of the research and teaching at the School, visit .

We are looking to invest in future research and academic leaders who have the ambition to make a substantial impact. We invite applications from candidates across specific areas of design and engineering that are related to (but not limited to) one or more of the following areas:

• Mechanism design without money
• Algorithmic game theory
• Dynamic allocation of shared resources and algorithmic fairness
• Social choice theory
• Welfare economics
• Distributed ledgers
• Applications with energy, transportation, congestion management, healthcare, etc.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a track record of executing research which combines both design and engineering thinking, evidencing a shared ethos with the School's approach to societal challenges. Design engineers develop their research and teaching with the human at the centre. The research portfolio and vision should combine methodological contributions and focus on relevant application areas (e.g., transportation, networks, energy, sustainability, etc.).

Besides these research-related considerations, we expect the successful candidate to be able to contribute to our teaching portfolio within, e.g. game theory and mechanism design, cyber-physical systems, optimisation, sensing and IoT, etc. We additionally expect the successful candidate to have a flair for entrepreneurship and innovation through, e.g., past or ongoing engagements with industry, spin-off companies, advising roles, etc.

What we can offer you

The Dyson School of Design Engineering will offer you

• The opportunity to grow your leadership in research and teaching at one of the World's top universities.
• The opportunity to connect within our urban campus in the middle of London witha huge networkof world-leading researchers,groupsand facilities.
• Opportunities to influence industry,policyand institutions worldwide, and for high profile engagement with leading external bodies including industry and government.
• Supported opportunities to develop technology transfer, via consultancy, licensing andspin-outs.
• A merit-based structure for promotion, with a wide range of opportunities for training and support.
• Being part of a diverse,inclusiveand collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

At Imperial, we offer an attractive sector-leading salary andremunerationpackage (with 41 days off a year) , including a pension scheme withadditionalemployer contribution and generous conditions of service with flexible and family-friendly working policies. TheSchooland its members have an open-minded and diverse culture, based on a shared ambition, constructivefeedbackand respect. This is a rare opportunity for you to continue your career at a world-leading institution.

Further information

Please apply online, uploading all the following supporting documents:

• Cover letter, detailing your motivations and suitability to join the School.
• A full CV, with degrees (including subject,universitiesand dates), past and present employment, teaching experience, a complete list of publications, past and current funding, supervision, contribution to the scientific community, public engagements, etc.
• A research proposal (2-3 pages), also detailing expected funding, as well as potentially necessary equipment and infrastructure.
• A teaching statement (2 pages) and evidence of quality of teaching (e.g., student evaluations).
• An impact statement (1 page), highlighting the applicant's 2 most important publications, and describing their impact within academia, industry and society.

Only complete applications will be considered . All candidates will be contacted after the shortlisting is completed.

For informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Robert Shorten, Head of Dyson School of Design Engineering ( ).

For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Professor Pierre Pinson: .

Application Closing Date : 15 July 2026

Interview Dates : 10-15 August 2026

Start date : from 1st October 2026 onwards, but not later than 1st January 2027.

This is a full-time, fixed-term (3-year) position.

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.