Associate Professor Mathematics with Specialization in Numerical Analysis

Subject field

Mathematics with specialization in Numerical Analysis.

Subject description

The subject includes the development, analysis and implementation of algorithms and methods for numerical computation.

Duties

The position includes research and teaching in the subject area. The associate professor is expected to have independent research activities, actively seek research funding, supervise doctoral students and contribute to the development of the subject overall. The teaching applies to all levels, namely undergraduate courses, advanced courses, and doctoral courses in numerical analysis as well as supervision of bachelor's and master's degree theses. Some administrative tasks may also be included. The associate professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within three years. If necessary, a language plan will be devised at time of employment.

Eligibility

Those eligible to be employed as associate professor are persons who have:

1. completed a doctoral degree or possess equivalent scientific expertise or some other professional expertise that is of relevance to the subject content of the employment and the duties that are required of the employment, and
2. demonstrated pedagogical expertise.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor at KTH shall be the degree of expertise required as a qualification for employment. In addition, the assessment criteria stated in the KTH appointments procedure, section 1.2., applies in relation to the given employment profile.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• scientific expertise in the subject area, e.g., demonstrated by publications in high-quality international journals.
• pedagogical expertise and experience in teaching and advising at the undergraduate and/or advanced level within the subject area or mathematics in a broader sense.

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

• the ability to apply for, obtain funding for, and conduct research projects.
• the ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• the knowledge and experience required to teach courses in high-performance computing.

It is also important that the applicant has

• the ability to cooperate with the outside community for mutual exchange and having acted to ensure that the knowledge and skills found at the university benefit society.
• administrative expertise.
• expertise in developing and leading activities and staff. For that purpose, the individual is to be knowledgeable about diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality.

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

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