Ass. professor in Mathematics, specialization in networks & complex systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject field

Mathematics with specialization in networks and complex systems.

Subject description

The subject field is defined by rigorous mathematical methods used in the study of networks arising in the physical, biological and engineering sciences. Discrete and computational topology, random matrix theory, graph theory, and mathematical statistics for complex network data are key mathematical sub-areas. The subject field also includes mathematical foundations of machine learning.

Duties

The duties involves research and teaching within the subject field and related administrative duties. The employment is part of a cooperation the KAW sponsored initiative WINQ (Wallenberg Initiative on Networks and Quantum Information) located at Nordita (The Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics). The assistant professor is expected to lead a research group and contribute to an active and creative research environment at the mathematics department at KTH and to the activities within the WINQ initiative at Nordita. Teaching duties include supervision of Master’s theses as well as basic courses in mathematics and more specialized courses within the subject field on both Master and PhD levels.  The assistant professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within four years. If needed, a language support plan will be devised at the time of employment.

The assistant professor will be given opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

An individual who has obtained a PhD or equivalent research expertise is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications within five years prior to the expiration of the application period should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so. Extraordinary grounds refers to illness, parental leave or similar circumstances.

Grounds of assessments
The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are stated in KTH's appointments procedure section 1.3, and apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• research experience demonstrated through scientific publications, conference attendance, research cooperation, and also other undertakings in the scientific community such as for example, assignments as a reviewer or expert. Research outputs that combine ideas and methods from more than one of the mentioned subareas of mathematics is of special importance.
• potential to qualify for promotion for a higher teaching post. This includes the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field in question and also the ability to establish, review and develop the research field in question.

Of second highest importance is that the applicant has

• postdoc visits to a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis.
• an interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field in question.
• an interest in and understanding of leadership in an academic environment, third-stream activities, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

It is also important that the applicant has

• administrative expertise.

Special grounds of assessment for promotion to associate professor

When assessing applications for promotion to associate professor, the applicant's ability to independently initiate and carry out research of high academic quality, published in international publications, and the applicant's ability to obtain financing for research operations will be assessed. Of highest importance is the applicant's ability to independently establish new collaborations and research specializations. It is also of highest importance that the applicant has displayed teaching and supervising expertise. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Your application should follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete according to the requirements in the ad and CV template.

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).

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Other

Time limitation:The appointment is for an indefinite term, but no more than six years, and may be extended if, due to the teacher’s absence due to sick leave, parental leave or other special grounds, more time is required to reach the objectives of the appointment. However, the total appointment period may not exceed eight years. The appointment is part of the Tenure Track system at KTH and the assistant professor may apply for promotion to tenured associate professor.

As a part of the cooperation WINQ there is financing for the three-year post-doc and two graduate students.

For more information regarding KTH's assessment, see Appointments procedure at KTH

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