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We are home to one of the largest, most diverse and international communities for social research and education in Europe. We have world-leading expertise across social science disciplines, with recognised strengths in security studies, political economy, global health, social risk and resilience, and education and social justice.​​​​​​​

Current vacancies

Head of Department for European & International Studies

The Department of European & International Studies (EIS) is recruiting for a new Head of Department to start in post in January 2026. This four-year position...

Lecturer in East Asian Security

​​​​​The Department of War Studies is part of the School of Security Studies within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s College London....

Lecturer in Politics Education

The Department of European & International Studies is recruiting a fixed-term Lecturer in Politics Education. The post is open in terms of theoretical and...

Lecturer in Technology and International Development

The Department of International Development, King’s College London, is a young, innovative and contemporary department, with a focus on uneven development and...

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Relational Harm - Conflict Studies

The School of Security Studies at King‘s College London is dedicated to the understanding of security issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world....

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Relational Harm Project - Gender and IR

The School of Security Studies at King‘s College London is dedicated to the understanding of security issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world....

Postdoctoral Research Associate -Relational Harm Project - Social and Legal Studies

The School of Security Studies at King‘s College London is dedicated to the understanding of security issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world....

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Welfare Experiences & Mental Health

This post is located within two innovative, interdisciplinary teams with an ethos of coproduction. Firstly, it’s located within the *WelfareExperiences*...

Programme Officer

The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy (SSPP) is one of the largest UK university communities for social research and education. For more...

Research Associate

The Department of Political Economy is a unique interdisciplinary enterprise located in the heart of London with proximity to both the world of politics and...

Senior Business Operations Manager

The School of Politics and Economics are seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to providing an excellent service to...

Senior Doctoral Studies Liaison Officer

: King’s College London is an internationally renowned research-intensive university based in the heart of London.  The Faculty of Social Science and...

Senior Education Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role delivering high-quality education administration within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy...

Senior Education Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role delivering high-quality education administration within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy...

Senior Lecturer in Earth System Science

The Department of Geography is a vibrant community of students, teachers and researchers. Our holistic approach encompasses both human and physical geography...