Job Description

Job number

NAT02076

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Mathematics

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

3 Nov 2025

About the role

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Imperial College London is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow in Quantitative Finance with substantial industry experience and a strong background in Mathematics. You will research the theory and financial applications of modern quantitative methods such as Large Language Models and shape how these techniques are taught to Imperial's postgraduate and undergraduate students.

What you would be doing

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You will carry out cutting-edge research on the theory and applications of modern techniques like Large Language Models or Machine Learning Methods for Time Series Forecasting in Finance. You will develop courses and student projects that teach these concepts to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

What we are looking for

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A PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field and demonstrated experience of academic research; Substantial practical experience of deploying modern quantitative methods in the financial industry; Demonstrated experience in leading research teams.

Full details of duties, responsibilities, and criteria are available in the .

What we can offer you

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Carry out research in a vigorous research environment for Quantitative Finance. Teach in the world-leading MSc programme Mathematics and Finance.*
Continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about Imperial and the benefits available to staff.

Further information

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Minimum starting salary of 82,969 per annum

Expected start date is January 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.



This is a full-time open-ended post underpinned by external funding which is available for a fixed-period of up to 180 months.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact:



Professor Johannes Muhle-Karbe, Head of the Mathematical Finance Section (j.muhle-karbe@imperial.ac.uk).



If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

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.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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