Postdoc in Combinatorics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The successful candidate will conduct research in geometric and algebraic combinatorics

together with Katharina Jochemko and other members of the department of mathematics at KTH. The goal is to investigate questions arising in polyhedral combinatorics, in particular, positivity, unimodality and real-rootedness in Ehrhart theory. The position is financed through the Swedish Research Council and comes with a limited amount of teaching duties

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

We seek a candidate with a strong background in geometric and algebraic combinatorics. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated researcher, capable of working both independently as well as in collaboration with other researchers. Swedish language skills are not required.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).

• A strong background in geometric and algebraic combinatorics

Preferred qualifications

• A strong emphasis will be placed on research expertise, teaching abilities, the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other researchers, as well as awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) including relevant experience,
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from previous university studies with translations into English or Swedish if the originals are not in one of these two languages.
3. Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position, max 2 pages), and
4. Research Statement (max 2 pages)
5. One letter of recommendation emailed to jobs@math.kth.se with subject line "Postdoc Letter of Recommendation: Combinatorics’’

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).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, 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.

Others

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