Job Description

Job number

NAT01968

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Mathematics

Salary or Salary range

48,056 - 56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

31 Dec 2025

About the role

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Applications are invited for a QRT-Imperial Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantitative Finance. This position is part of a cooperation between the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London and the global asset manager Qube Research and Technologies (QRT).

What you would be doing

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This project will focus on developing and deploying new methods with potential practical applications in systematic trading. A particular direction of interest is the analysis of high-dimensional models. You will work in close collaboration with the industrial partner and will have the opportunity to engage with Imperial's new Centre of Excellence for Quantitative Finance, an interdisciplinary college-wide research hub.

What we are looking for

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Hold or be near completion of a PhD in Mathematics or Statistics Research expertise in Quantitative Finance Ability to carry out original, independent research and produce high-quality research papers Ability to identify, develop and apply new concepts, techniques, and methods

What we can offer you

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Work on cutting-edge research at the interface of theory and practice Build your research profile in a vibrant ecosystem for Quantitative Finance Leverage ample research funding to showcase your work at key international conferences

Further information

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This is a full-time role 37.5 hours per week.


Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Prof Johannes Muhle-Karbe (j.muhle-karbe@imperial.ac.uk)

Available documents

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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.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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