Postdoc in Geometric Analysis and Differential Geometry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct research in the subject of geometric analysis and differential geometry and participate in the division's ongoing projects. The research includes, but is not limited to the following areas: geometric flows (such as Ricci flow and mean curvature flow), elliptic PDE (e.g. Einstein manifolds and minimal surfaces), mathematical general relativity, spectral theory, Schrödinger operators and their heat semigroups and microlocal analysis.

Additionally, you will also be expected to perform up to 20% of full-time the department duties i.e., teaching, supporting PhD students, supervision of thesis students, etc.

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

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Strong background in differential geometry and PDE
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

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

As a person we would like to see that you are aware about diversity- and equality issues, with 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 the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications and (preliminary version of) PhD thesis.
• Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position)
• Research statement (max 2 pages)
• Contact information for two references

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, three years. 

The starting date is flexible, but should be between spring and fall 2023.

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

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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