University of Warsaw, Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics

Position ID:
3475-POSTDOC [#25795]
Position Title:
Postdoc in in the scientific project “Quantum topology and deep learning”
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Warsaw, Mazovia 00-844, Poland
Subject Area:
Quantum Topology
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/30 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/11/07)
Position Description:
  Remote  

Position Description

  • Research areas:
    • Low-dimensional topology
    • Representation theory
    • Quantum field theory
    • Machine learning (potentially)
  • Employment in the project “Quantum topology and deep learning” (PI: Piotr Kucharski) which focuses on :
    • Knots
    • 3-manifolds
    • Quivers
    • String theory
    • Deep learning
    • (The balance of involvement in various aspects and methods of the project will depend on skills, experience, and preferences of the selected candidate)
  • Requirements:
    • PhD degree in mathematics / physics / computer science or related area at the moment of employment 
    • Experience in quantum topology will be an advantage
    • Experience in machine learning will be an advantage
  • Employment conditions:
    • Affiliation: University of Warsaw, Institute of Mathematics
    • Starting date: Oct 1, 2025 (expected)
    • Contract for 2 years
    • No teaching obligations
    • Travel budget 
  • Application should include:
    • CV
    • List of publications (including preprints)
    • Research statement which includes a reference to the topic of the project (max 2 pages)
    • Names and email addresses of 3 researchers who can be asked for a letter of recommendation
    • (At later stage candidates might be asked to send additional documents)
  • Application should be sent to piotr.kucharski@mimuw.edu.pl no later than November 30, 2024

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Contact: Piotr Kucharski
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
Web Page: https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en/