Postdoctoral Researchers in Mathematics or Statistics: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking to hire five to ten Postdoctoral Researchers in Mathematics or Statistics for a fixed term of 1–3 years, starting on September 1st, 2024, or as agreed. The positions involve research in geometric analysis, inverse problems, geometric measure theory, harmonic analysis, nonlinear partial differential equations, and statistics in ecology.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researchers
Research Area: Geometric Analysis, Inverse Problems, Geometric Measure Theory, Harmonic Analysis, Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations, Statistics in Ecology.
Location: University of Jyväskylä, Central Finland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Ph.D. degree is required by the starting date of the contract.
- Good command of English, with proficiency in teaching in English considered beneficial.
- Recent completion of a doctoral degree or close to completion.
Job Description:
- Conduct scientific research in the specified areas of mathematics or statistics.
- Minimal teaching duties within the candidate’s areas of expertise.
- Collaboration with relevant research groups.
- Compliance with University regulations and language skills guidelines.
Benefits:
- Recognition in an international research community.
- Participation in a vibrant, multidisciplinary campus community.
- Opportunities for an active and healthy lifestyle.
- High standard of living in Finland, with free schooling, affordable childcare, and good family benefits.
- Annual salary range: 43,500-50,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format via the online form by March 31, 2024:
- Curriculum vitae with contact details of 2 academic references.
- Cover letter with a statement of research interests and proposal, emphasizing relevance to the department’s research.
- Numbered list of publications.
- Relevant certificates/diplomas.
Note: A separate research plan attachment is not mandatory; please include the research interests and proposal in the cover letter.
Contact Information: For further information, please contact:
- Head of Department, Professor Tero Kilpeläinen: tero.kilpelainen@jyu.fi, Tel. +358 40 805 3432
- Leading professors of the research groups.
Last Date for Apply: 31 March 2024, 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
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