Postdoc in Digital Math - Scientific Computing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The position is supported by the Swallow project on food tech and food swallowing disorders funded by Formas, and the MOOC-HPFEM online digital course funded by KTH. Both projects are based on our adaptive Direct FEM simulation methodology and automated Open Source FEniCS software framework described below.

The position is a full-time research position for one year with a possible one-year extension. The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Our research focus is automated computational mathematical modelling based on adaptive finite element methods (FEM), which we now denote Digital Math: mathematical methods, algorithms and massively parallel software implementations with applications in computational mechanics, aerodynamics, medicine, etc., specifically we are focusing on developing the Direct FEM Simulation methodology and the FEniCS open source framework which I (Johan Jansson) was part of starting, and which is now de-facto world-standard for mathematical FEM. I and my Digital Math team have independently initiated and carried out several breakthroughs in these directions, such as extending the methodology to allow prediction of separation of turbulent flow (identified by NASA Vision 2030 as the main problem in aerodynamics), 100x performance increase by formulation allowing large time steps allowing interactive aerodynamics design, unified continuum fluid-structure interaction modeling including parallel contact modeling allowing first-principles simulation of vocal folds and heart valves, a do-nothing duality-based adaptive error control method allowing automated parallel formulation for general problems, etc. My own and our joint breakthroughs are recognized at the highest level: highlighted by NASA and a Fields medalist, elected to IVA Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 100-list, pilot projects at the highest echelon of the aerodynamics industry, our online course MOOC-HPFEM with 10000+ students is largest at KTH in Sweden, etc. Our work is funded by high-profile grants from the EU, Vinnova, Formas, industry collaboration, etc.

What we offer

• International workplace.
• A leading technical university that creates knowledge and expertise for a sustainable future.
• Here you get colleagues with high ambitions in an open, curious and dynamic Environment.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold or be about to receive a doctoral degree in Scientific Computing, Computational Math, Computer Science (or equivalent). The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance sick leave and parental leave). The candidate should have a strong background from at least one of the areas of High Performance Scientific Computing or advanced FEM, as well as:

• • • Ability to demonstrate exceptional research accomplishments (or promise)
    • Solid knowledge and experience of computational mathematics and FEM is a requirement, as well a software development for distributed memory architectures.
    • Ability to effectively communicate and present research ideas to researchers with different backgrou (e.g., mathematicians and engineers).
    • Ability to clearly present and publish research outcomes in spoken (talks) and written (papers) form.
    • Good command of verbal and written English.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop or extend computational methods.
    • Programming competence in C++ and Python.
    • For more information see Johan Jansson's homepage: http://www.csc.kth.se/~jjan

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Preferred qualifications

• Scientific skills.
• Educational ability.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality
• Cooperative skills.
• Independence.

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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).

The position is a full-time position for one year with a possible one-year extension.

About the employment

The position offered is still valid for at least two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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