Chapman Fellow in Mathematics (Mathematical Finance Section)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days off per year

Generous pension scheme

World-leading research environment

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for Chapman Fellowships in Mathematical Finance within the Department of Mathematics. The positions are fixed-term for 3 years starting September 2027, offering a path for an academic career in Mathematical Finance.

You will conduct independent research, publish in leading journals, and teach undergraduate students while participating in MSc teaching and project supervision, including collaboration with industrial partners where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Evidence of high-level research in Mathematical Finance.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and supervising MSc projects.
• Ability to engage with Imperial's seminars and industry collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in Mathematical Finance and publish in top journals.
• Teach undergraduate courses and supervise MSc theses as appropriate.
• Contribute to administration and section activities.

Skills

Research Excellence in Math Finance

Seminar & Conference Engagement

Undergraduate Teaching & MSc Supervise

Education

PhD in Mathematics/Finance

Job description

Chapman Fellow in Mathematics (Mathematical Finance Section)

Applications are invited for one or more Chapman Fellowships in Mathematical Finance within the Mathematical Finance Section of the Department of Mathematics, commencing September 2027. These will be for a fixed term of 3 years. The posts provide an excellent opportunity for those seeking to pursue an academic career in Mathematical Finance.

What you would be doing

You will produce independent and original research in Mathematical Finance, interpreted broadly, within the Department of Mathematics, submit publications to leading refereed journals, and help with teaching and administration. You will be expected to undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship, play a role in the national and international Mathematics community, in addition to teaching students at undergraduate level. You will also take a role in MSc teaching and project supervision, as appropriate.

What we are looking for

• A track record of research in Mathematical Finance (interpreted broadly) of the highest level.
• Drive to engage actively with Imperial's thriving ecosystem of seminars, conferences and other events.
• Background and motivation for undergraduate teaching and also to teach on one of the leading MSc programmes in the field and to supervise MSc theses, in collaboration with industrial partners, as appropriate.

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.
• Build your profile in the international research community by becoming an active part of one of the leading research groups in Mathematical Finance, pursuing research of the highest level across the whole breadth of the field of quantitative finance.
• Interact with the Mathematical Finance Section's network of high-level industry collaborators in leading hedge funds and banks.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

Positions are available for a fixed duration of 3 years.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £45,399 - £ £ 48,876 per annum.

If you have any queries about the posts, please contact the relevant sectioncoordinator Dr Yufei Zhang ( [e-mail] ), or the Chair of the Chapman Fellowship panels Professor Alastair Young( [e-mail] ). You may also want tocontactsomebody in the departmentwhoseresearch is close to yours.

Interview dates: January2027

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