Post doctor in mathematics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

This position is aimed towards research within analysis and dynamical systems. Primarily, the candidate should connect complex analytic methods with dynamical systems in order to strengthen and develop the research covered by the analysis and dynamical systems group at the Division of Mathematics LTH and Numerical Analysis.

Research topics include: Spectral theory of almost periodic operators, extremal polynomials and complex dynamics, diophantine approximation, smooth ergodic theory (e.g. dimension theory in dynamical systems), combinatorial dynamics etc. However, also other directions of research are possible as long they have clear connections to the analysis and dynamical systems group.

Subject

Mathematics, towards research within analysis and dynamical systems

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience of research within mathematical analysis.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

The position is mainly focused on research, and therefore the primary assessment of the applicants will be based on their research merits. For appointments to this post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Excellent background in at least one of the areas covered by the analysis and dynamical systems group.
• Will and ability to actively connect his or her research to the other areas within the analysis and dynamical systems group as well.

It is favourable if the applicant has pedagogical skills. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, how the applicant's experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223