Westlake University, Institute for Theoretical Sciences
Position Description
The principal investigator of this research group pursues research in
geometric analysis, with particular emphasis on problems in scalar curvature
geometry and mathematical general relativity. Postdoctoral positions are
available. Research directions include, but are not limited to: theory of
minimal surfaces and its applications; μ-bubble techniques and scalar curvature
geometry; geometric flow methods including inverse mean curvature flow and
conformal flows; geometric measure theory; low-dimensional topology; and
frontier problems emerging from the intersections of these subjects.
Job Description
Position:
Postdoctoral Fellow (no. of vacancies: 2)
Start
date: Flexible
1)
Hold or expect to hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics.
2)
Aged under 35.
Compensation and Benefits
1.
The research team offers a competitive and negotiable compensation package
commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications
for relevant projects and programs will be encouraged and supported.
2.
The university assists with enrolling children in child care and school.
3.
The university boasts comprehensive postdoctoral training, with programs
including the Westlake University Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows and Westlake
Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women.
Funding
1.
Postdocs receive a living allowance and research funding from the Hangzhou
municipal government.
2.
Recipients of funding from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or the
Zhejiang Province Selected Funding for Postdoctoral Research Projects are
entitled to supplementary funding of the same amount from the Hangzhou
municipal government.
3.
Postdocs who work full-time in Hangzhou after completing their postdoctoral
research qualify for an allowance of 400,000 RMB from the Hangzhou municipal
government.
4.
Eligible new university graduates holding a doctoral degree or equivalent who
work full time in Hangzhou (including those who studied abroad and returned to
China within 5 years of graduation as well as foreign talent) can apply to the
Hangzhou municipal government for a living allowance of 100,000 RMB.
5.
Postdocs recognized as high-level talent in Hangzhou enjoy corresponding
preferential policies.
Application Materials Required:
Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Research Statement
2 letters of reference (to be submitted
online by the reference writers on this site)
Doctoral Degree Certificate
Electronic
version of passport or ID card
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Doctoral Degree Certificate
- Electronic version of passport or ID card
- Optional: List of relevant graduate-level coursework, if helpful for evaluating your background
- Two to three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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