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Bocconi University, Department of Decision Sciences

1662 29360
Position ID:
BocconiUniversity-MATHEMATICSASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#29360]
Position Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MATHEMATICS, Department of Decision Sciences, Bocconi University
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
IT03628350153, Italy 20136, Italy
Subject Area:
Mathematical Analysis
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/10/27, listed until 2026/12/15)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Decision Sciences of Bocconi University in Milan, invites applications for a Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Mathematical Analysis, with a focus on one of the topical modern areas, including e.g. partial differential equations, calculus of variations and geometric measure theory, geometric analysis and Riemannian geometry, dynamical systems, harmonic and stochastic analysis, and possibly their applications, in particular in economics, optimization, control and machine learning. 

The appointment will begin in Fall 2027. 

The Department of Decision Sciences is an amazingly vibrant academic community in the fields of Mathematical Analysis, Statistics, and Theoretical Economics, with strong interactions with outstanding research groups in Optimization, Machine Learning, and Computing Sciences. 

Qualifications

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. and demonstrate high research potential. 

Job information 

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong publication record, contribute to the academic life of the department, and be effective teachers both at the undergraduate and graduate level, in particular for the new BSc program in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence. 

Compensation and teaching load will be competitive with other top European Schools. 

The tenure track will run for up to eight years (with one paid sabbatical year). There is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.

Further details on the position may be requested from faculty@unibocconi.it 

How to apply 

Applications using the on-line application form, must be sent electronically via the site www.unibocconi.eu/jobmarket by 23:59 of December 15th, 2026 (Italian time). 

The following documents must be attached to the electronic application: 
a. a scientific curriculum (including a list of publications); 
b. the (up to) three most relevant publications of the candidate; 
c. Three highly qualified academic referees who will provide a reference letter. Note that reference letters must also be received by the application deadline. It is therefore recommended completing the application early enough to allow time for the referees to upload their letters before the final deadline. 

For any problems with the online application system, candidates can contact faculty@unibocconi.it 

Closing date 

The review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and continue until this position is filled, the ultimate deadline for applications is December 15, 2026. Bocconi University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Applications are particularly welcomed from women or members of groups who are under-represented in academic posts.

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