School of Engineering Sciences at KTH

Job description

The focus group in Random matrix theory, stochastic models and analysis at the Department of Mathematics is offering 1 post-doctoral position.

The position is financed by a grant from the ERC. The main duty is research within the field of the group or related areas. A limited amount of teaching and some administration may be part of the duties. The position will be with Maurice Duits as mentor.

For more information about the focus group and the research, please see: Homepage of RMSMA (kth.se)

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
  • The environment at KTH includes a vibrant activity in random matrix theory and stochastic models.
  • Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

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).

Preferred qualifications

  • We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics relevant to the research activity of the group
  • Pedagogical skills or experience

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. The candidate has an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific 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:

  • CV including a list of publications.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • An application letter including a description of the candidate’s research and a motivation for the applicant’s interest in the position.
  • Up to three letters of recommendation. The applicant should arrange for these to be sent directly to jobs@math.kth.se

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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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

 

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2022-07-01 or according to agreement
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2021-1615
Contact
  • Maurice Duits, Professor, E-mail: duits@kth.se
Published 12.Nov.2021
Last application date 17.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

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