University of Waterloo, Applied Mathematics

Position Description
Postdoc in Mathematical control theory
for PDEs
Professor Roberto Guglielmi (Applied
Mathematics) at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a Postdoctoral
position in his research group.
We are looking for a postdoctoral
researcher with expertise in mathematical control theory for Partial
Differential Equations (PDEs). The candidate is expected to be able to contribute
to the research directions of the DySCO Lab, in
particular on the connection between stochastic and deterministic optimal
control for infinite dimensional systems.
The candidate will be involved in
publishing research findings in scientific journals, presenting them at
national and international conferences, and supporting a vibrant research team,
which currently consists of one postdoctoral fellow, three PhD candidates and
six Master’s students. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the
supervision of the younger fellows of the team.
The position is guaranteed for one year,
with possible extension subject to funding availability.
The University of Waterloo provides an
exceptional environment for cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration,
with world-leading research in applied mathematics.
The salary range for this position is $60,000
to $65,000/year with no teaching duties (the position comes with the
possibility to teach one course if desired with appropriate remuneration).
The successful candidate will join our
interdisciplinary team and work closely with the researchers involved in the
project.
Requested background knowledge:
• PhD in Applied Mathematics or related
fields
• High level/experience in Control and
optimization
• Proven experience in Partial Differential
Equations and Numerical Analysis
• Computational skills to develop
computational codes (Python and MATLAB)
• Familiarity with Machine Learning
techniques to solve PDEs is a plus
• Ability to work independently and
collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary team
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral/written)
Candidates should submit a cover letter and
curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of
recommendation.
We appreciate all replies to this advertisement,
but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Application Deadline: Interested candidates
are invited to submit their applications via the mathjobs portal by Friday,
January 31, 2025.
Screening of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications
received by January 31 will be given full consideration.
For inquiries or questions please contact Prof. Guglielmi at rguglielmi@uwaterloo.ca
About the Department of Applied
Mathematics:
The Department of Applied Mathematics is
one of four departments that, together with the School of Computer Science,
comprise the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. With 300
faculty members, 8,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate
students in mathematics and computer science, Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics
is a global powerhouse in research, education and innovation.
The Applied Mathematics department has 28
regular faculty members. Research in the department is enhanced by
interdisciplinary and industrial collaborations and links to interdisciplinary
institutes including the Institute for Quantum Computing, the Perimeter
Institute for Theoretical Physics, the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence
Institute, the Centre for Computational Mathematics, and the Waterloo Climate
Institute. The department has a substantial graduate program with over 100
graduate students and strong undergraduate programs in applied mathematics,
scientific computing and mathematical physics. More information about the
department can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Any additional documents (optional)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567