Postdoc in Analytic Number Theory

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Job description

The research group in Number Theory at the Department of Mathematics is offering a one-year post-doctoral position with the possiblity of prolongation for one additional year. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research within the area of analytic number theory, additive combinatorics or related fields.

What we offer

• 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
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).

Preferred qualifications

• Research expertise.
• 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 competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

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

The application must include:

• A cover letter
• CV including a list of publications and all relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Research statement (at most 4 pages)
• Two letters of recommendation sent directly by the letter writers to jobs@math.kth.se with S-2020-1774 in the subject line. Letters must be received by the application deadline.

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.

Others

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Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-09-01 or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Working hours 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2020-1774
Contact
Associate Professor Lilian Matthiesen, lilian.matthiesen@math.kth.se
Published 21.Dec.2020
Last application date 01.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET