Overview
Research Associate in Low-Dimensional Topology
Starting Salary: £49017 – £52922 per annum plus benefits
Job Type: Full-Time.
To find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site
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).
