Imperial College London, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
434-RA3 [#27588, NAT02077]
Position Title:
Research Associate in Low-Dimensional Topology
Position Location:
London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/04 11:59PM
(posted 2025/11/06, listed until 2025/12/04)
(posted 2025/11/06, listed until 2025/12/04)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 the EPSRC grant '’Floer homology and monodromy.'’ What you would be doing: The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Steven Sivek on some aspects of the EPSRC grant titled "Floer homology and monodromy." This position is well-suited for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Heegaard Floer homology, Dehn surgery, hyperbolic 3-manifolds, knot homology theories, and gauge 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 low-dimensional topology 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 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 October 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. Maximum salary on appointment £52,922 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 Dr Steven Sivek, (s.sivek@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=26105&jobTitle=Research+Associate+in+Low-Dimensional+Topology
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Imperial College London
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