Postdoctoral Position in Brummer & Partners MathDataLab
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Job description

The Department of Mathematics at KTH is offering two-year post-doctoral positions within the Brummer & Partners MathDataLab. 
The Brummer & Partners MathDataLab is a research lab in mathematics and applied mathematics, hosted at Department of Mathematics, 
that aims at creating a hub for mathematical research in the analysis of complex data. The Brummer & Partners MathDataLab
supports top talent among junior researchers by offering competitive postdoc positions, and aims to stimulate collaboration
between existing faculty and surrounding institutions. A further aim is to inspire and facilitate the education of a new
generation of mathematicians focused on foundations and implementations of novel methods for data analysis.

The post-doctoral positions are primarily linked to projects that ranges from topolgy to numerical analysis, optimazation
and statistics. The available projects are described in detail on the web page
https://www.kth.se/sci/institutioner/math/forskning/brummer-partners-mathdatalab/postdoc-positions-1.761053 
Candidates are requested to identify the project(s) that they would prefer to work on or specify their own research plan. 
Applications must include a CV, research statement, motivation for selected project(s)or research plan, two letters of recommendation. 

The position is time limited, full time, 1+1 year postdoc position starting May 1, 2018 or according to agreement.
 
Qualifications
A PhD degree, awarded (or planned to be awarded before the commencement of the position) in mathematics, applied mathematics,
computer science or related areas is a requirement. We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics relevant
to the research activity of one or more of the proposed projects. 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. 
 
Application
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is complete according to the ad. Letters of recommendation can be sent to jobs@math.kth.se

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).

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First day of employment
May 2018, or according to agreement 

City
Stockholm 

Country
Sweden  

Contact
•Henrik Hult, Professor, +46 8 790 69 11, e-mail: hult@kth.se

Last application date
15.Dec.2017 11:59 PM CET 

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