Postdocs in Analysis,probability and mathematical physics

Job description
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Up to 4 postdoctoral positions are offered within the Random Matrices and Random Geometry research group in the KTH mathematics department. The projects will take place under the supervision of Prof. Kurt Johansson and Prof. Fredrik Viklund and will involve the study of one or more of the following areas: Coulomb gases, random matrix theory, dimer and random tiling models 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 supervisors. There are no teaching duties (but if the applicant wants teaching experience, teaching can be arranged).

What we offer
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– 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
– Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
– Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
– More information about the group: https://sites.google.com/view/kth-rmrg/home
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Qualifications
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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.
– Research expertise
Preferred qualifications
– A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
– We seek a candidate with a strong background in parts of mathematics relevant to the research activity of the group. 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. No skills in Swedish are required.
– Teaching abilities
– Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
– Collaborative abilities
– Independence
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives
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Contact information to trade union representatives.

To apply for the position
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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.
– Up to 3 recommendation letters to be sent directly by letter writers to: [email protected] with subject line Postdoc Call Fall 2024, <>.
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
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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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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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About KTH
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here
Temporary position

Full time

According to agreement

Monthly salary

4

100%

Stockholm

Stockholms län

Sweden

S-2024-1681

2024-10-10

2024-12-08