Imperial College London, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
434-RA2 [#27587, NAT02085]
Position Title:
Research Associate in Algebraic Geometry
Position Type:
Academic admissions
Position Location:
London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/24 11:59PM
(posted 2025/11/06, listed until 2025/11/24)
(posted 2025/11/06, listed until 2025/11/24)Position Description:
Position Description
Salary: £49,017 – £57,472 per annum Location: South Kensington Campus About the role: Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London, funded by a Simons Collaboration Grant on “Moduli of Varieties”. What you would be doing: The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Paolo Cascini and the algebraic geometry group at Imperial College on some aspects of the Simons Collaboration Grant on “Moduli of Varieties”. This position is well-suited for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: birational geometry, foliation theory. What we are looking for: The essential requirements for this post are as follows: • A PhD or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience in algebraic geometry or closely related fields • Clear evidence of outstanding promise and originality in research, with a good publication record, commensurate with career stage • Ability to carry out original research and to produce published research papers • Ability to identify, develop, and implement new concepts, techniques, and methods • Ability to organise own work independently • Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines • Ability to work with others, especially postdocs and graduate students What we can offer you: • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. • Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Further Information The position is fixed term for 24 months. The expected start date is 1 September 2026. *Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range, £43,863 - £47,223 per annum. In addition to completing the online application, candidates should attach: • A full CV, • A 2-page research statement describing why the candidate’s expertise is relevant to this position and future research plans; and • The details of three referees. For any specific queries regarding the post please contact Prof Paolo Cascini, (p.cascini@imperial.ac.uk)We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=26082&jobTitle=Research+Associate+in+Algebraic+Geometry
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