It's time! You can now apply for the 2026 Summer Research Associate program at the Topos Institute! This is a great opportunity.
• The application deadline is January 16, 2026.
• The position is paid and in-person in Berkeley, California.
• The Topos Institute cannot sponsor visas at this time.
These positions will last for 8 – 10 weeks, starting in June 2026 and ending in August. Each position will be mentored by Topos research staff or a select number of invited mentors. All positions are 40 hours/week, and the salary starts at $30-$50/hour.
For the research track, possible topics include:
• Computational category theory using CatColab (Rust/Typescript skills recommended)
• Double category theory
• Categorical statistics
• Polynomial functors
• Interacting dynamical systems
• Hybrid dynamical systems, attractor theory and fast-slow dynamics
• Proof assistants, formal verification, or structure editors
• Philosophical and ethical aspects of applied category theory
For the engineering track, possible topics include:
• Delivery and support of mathematical technologies for various scientific disciplines and applications, and/or analysis, documentation, or guidance on their uses.
• Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software at the Topos Institute, in close collaboration with the research staff and in line with institute’s scientific strategy and mission.
• Contributing to developing the CatColab platform, including frontend development in TypeScript and/or back end development in Rust. You might also contribute to the mathematical core, written in Rust, as your mathematical experience permits.
Details and instructions on how to apply: https://topos.institute/community/jobs/summer-ra-2026/
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