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.

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.

• 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.

• 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).

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.

In addition to completing the online application, candidates should upload following documents:

• A full CV
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• List of publications

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

Interview dates:
January
2027

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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