Research Associate in Low-Dimensional Topology - London
hace 2 días
London
Job Type: Full-Time. Starting Salary: £49017 - £52922 per annum plus benefits 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, • 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 ___ as well as opportunities for promotion and progression 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