DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

This postdoctoral position is part of the Simons Collaboration in Homological Mirror Symmetry. This is a full-time three-year position that includes a teaching appointment with an increased salary in year two. The postdoctoral associate will engage in mathematical research under the supervision of Principal Investigator Paul Seidel, and contribute to the activities of the Collaboration both at MIT and during the Collaboration's meetings and workshops. Applications must be complete by December 1, 2019 to receive full consideration. However, we will still accept new applications until December 31, 2019.

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in mathematics or physics with a research background in one or more of the following areas: symplectic topology; homological algebra or related homotopical methods; derived categories of sheaves; gauge-theoretic Floer homology; or, the differential geometry of Calabi-Yau manifolds. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and, to travel and present research results.

PREFERRED: It is preferred, but not a requirement, that at least one of the three reference letters submitted for this application contain information about the candidate's teaching experience.

The start date is July 1, 2020 and the end date is June 30, 2023. The annual salary is $66,000 in year one, $88,000 in year two and $67,980 in year three.

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