Postdoctoral Researcher

• Lead and conduct mathematical research on the compositional structure and dynamics of working languages
• Write academic papers and contribute to grant deliverables
• Collaborate with Topos Institute researchers and external partners
• Present work at conferences and workshops
• Contribute to educational materials and open-source research software as appropriate

Lead breakthrough research on humanity's most pressing challenges—from climate change to public health to collaborative open science, developing new tools for collective inquiry and modelling to help society better cooperate on critical issues.

• Have strong foundations in category theory; PhD in mathematics, computer science, or related field (completed or expected by start date); within 5 years of PhD completion
• Work comfortably at the boundary between mathematics and philosophy—where problems aren't yet fully formalized
• Read and engage critically with the research motivating this position
• Contribute to both theoretical development and implementation
• Communicate clearly in writing and conversation
• Collaborate closely with a remote supervisor and with colleagues at Topos Berkeley

• Salary: $85,000–95,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (all premiums covered)
• 18 days paid vacation annually
• 13 paid company holidays annually
• 401(k) plan (non-matching)
• Supportive, caring, inquiry-driven community that values both intellectual rigor and personal well-being
• Strong focus on in-person office culture with flexibility for work-life balance