Postdoc in Analysis, probability and mathematical physics

Job description

1 postdoctoral position is offered within the Random Matrices and Random Geometry research group in the KTH mathematics department.

The project will take place under the supervision Prof. Fredrik Viklund and will involve the study of one or more of the following areas: Coulomb gases  and related areas, 2D random conformal geometry (SLE theory, lattice models, gaussian fields, etc), conformal field theory, gauge theories, the Loewner energy, or other topics consistent with the research interests of the supervisor. 

More information about the group: https://sites.google.com/view/kth-rmrg/home

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.
• We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics relevant to the research activity of the group. 
• Good communicative skills in English, both spoken and written as this will be required in day-to-day work.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• 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.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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

The application must include:

• CV, including publication list and any relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Research statement, including a brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
• Contact information for three recommendation letter writers.

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.

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