"Research Associate in Low-Dimensional Topology"

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 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:

Dr Steven Sivek, (s.sivek@imperial.ac.uk).