KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

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 the 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 at the MathDataLab aims at conducting research in mathematics (e.g. topology, analysis, combinatorics, etc) or applied mathematics (mathematical statistics, numerical analysis, optimisation, etc) with emphasis on development of theory and/or methods for data analysis. The candidates are requested to submit a research plan including the connections of the intended research to data analysis.

The position is time limited, full time, 1+1 year postdoc positions starting July 1, 2019 or according to agreement.

Qualifications

A PhD degree, awarded (or planned to be awarded before the commencement of the position) in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related area is a requirement.

We seek a candidate with a strong background in mathematics related to analysis of complex data. 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.

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Application

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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).

Applications must include a CV, research statement, research plan, and two letters of recommendation.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement, May 1, 2019 or later
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2018-1625
Contact
  • Henrik Hult, Professor, hult@kth.se
Published 12.Nov.2018
Last application date 17.Dec.2018 11:59 PM CET

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