KTH, Mathematics

Position ID: 421-POSTDOC22 [#21179, S-2022-1912]
Position Title: Postdoc in mathematics
Position Type: Postdoctoral
Position Location: Stockholm, Stockholm 10044, Sweden [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Postdoc in mathematics
Application Deadline: 2023/01/10 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/10/18, finished 2023/07/15, listed until 2023/01/10)
Position Description:    

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Postdoc in mathematics

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as in architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Job description

The focus group in Random matrix theory, stochastic models and analysis at the Department of Mathematics is offering 1 or 2 post-doctoral position. The position is financed by the ERC consolidator grant PiRaT. The main duty is research within the field of the group or related areas. A limited amount of teaching and some administration may be part of the duties. The positions will be with Maurice Duits as a mentor. For more information about the focus group see:
https://www.math.kth.se/RMSMA/

What we offer


The environment at KTH includes a vibrant activity in random matrix theory and stochastic models.
Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH:
https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/relocation
Read more about what it is like to work at KTH:
https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/kth-your-future-workplace-1.49050

Qualifications

Requirements

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, this eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications


A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics relevant to the research activity of the group.
The successful applicant should be strongly motivated, have the capability to work independently as well as in collaboration with members of the research group, and have good communication skills.
No skills in Swedish are required.
Research expertise
Teaching abilities
Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. No skills in Swedish are required.

Trade union representative

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH:s webbpage.
https://intra.kth.se/en/administration/rekrytering/annonsering/fackrepresentanter-1.500898

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. The application must include:
CV including a list of publications
Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
A description of the candidate’s research and a motivation for the applicant’s interest in the position.
Up to three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the letter writers by email to jobs@math.kth.se with S-2022-1912 in the subject line. Letters must be received by the application deadline.
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Link to log in and apply

https://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/lediga-jobb/what:job/jobID:555636/type:job/where:4/apply:1

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years. A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Contact

E-mail: duits@kth.se


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Others

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Contact: Maurice Duits
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Lindstedtsvägen 25
100 44 Stockholm
Sweden
Web Page: www.math.kth.se