National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Math Division

1528 24939Position ID: NCTSMATH-PD [#24939]
Position Title: NCTS Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type: Postdoctoral
Position Location: Taipei, Taipei 106, Taiwan
Subject Area: All fields in mathematics
Application Deadline: 2025/02/28 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/08/15, listed until 2025/04/30)
Position Description:    

The National Center for Theoretical Sciences (NCTS) Mathematics Division invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows starting appointments either in the spring or fall of 2025. The NCTS is an international research center in mathematics and theoretical physics, supported by the National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan and the National Taiwan University. It aims to be a research center of excellence and hosts many scientific activities in the form of international conferences, workshops, seminars, short courses, and summer/winter schools every year. For more information about NCTS, please visit https://ncts.ntu.edu.tw/

Description 

We have the spring appointment and the fall appointment.  
  • The spring appointment starts from February 1, 2025
  • The fall appointment starts from August 1, 2025
The duration of either appointment is 1 to 2 years and is extendable up to a total of 3 years. The NCTS also provides its postdocs generous research related funds for travelling overseas to attend conferences or to visit research institutions abroad. Support for Chinese Language Class is also available for NCTS international postdocs. The NCTS will consider applications from all research areas in mathematics, however, priority will be given to applicants working in a field closely related to one of the NCTS Topical Programs. 

  • Number Theory and Representation Theory 
  • Algebraic Geometry 
  • Differential Geometry and Geometric Analysis 
  • Differential Equations and Stochastic Analysis 
  • Scientific Computing 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Candidates with expertise on mathematical foundations for AI are also very welcome. Applicants are welcome to suggest potential NCTS mentors. Prospective mentors usually are NCTS affiliated members, a list of those can be found here: https://ncts.ntu.edu.tw/ACR2.php


Application Process

All applications must be filed online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24939

The following documents are required: 
  • Cover Letter. 
         - Please indicate clearly whether you are applying for spring or fall appointment.
         - Please specify the Topical Program that is closest to your research area.
  • Curriculum Vitae 
  • 3 Reference Letters  
  • Research Statement 
  • Doctoral Dissertation and Reprints / Preprints 
To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by November 15, 2024 for the spring appointment, while February 28, 2025 for the fall appointment.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Doctoral Dissertation and Reprints / Preprints
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://ncts.tw
email address
886-2-33668811
 
National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Mathematics Division
Rm 503, Cosmology Bldg., National Taiwan University
No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City 106, Taiwan