Postdoctoral Position In The Institute Of Mathematics Of The Czech Academy Of Sciences

3 Nov 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Department

Evolution Differential Equations

Research Field

Mathematics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

4 Dec 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IM CAS) is seeking a researcher for the Praemium Academiae project “Fluid-structure interaction problems: mathematical analysis and applications” coordinated by professor Šárka Nečasová and funded by the Czech Academy of Sciences. No teaching is involved.

Requirements

Research Field

Mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We invite applications from candidates who have completed their PhD degree in Mathematics within the last 5 years or will complete their PhD before December 2023. Applicants should have a good background in the theory of partial differential equations and mathematical analysis of fluid mechanics. Knowledge of the modern theory of partial differential equations, strong and weak solutions, and Sobolev spaces is necessary. Some experience with modeling fluid-structure interaction is welcome.

We require verbal and written English communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful applicant will be based at the Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, and perform mathematical research in the areas of the project. He/she is also expected to take part in activities of the Department of Evolution Differential Equations such as seminars and workshops organized by the group. No teaching is involved.

Research Field

Mathematics

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer flexible working hours for scientists. We support female researchers with children by offering possibility of home office contracts and part-time job. The Academy offers the kindergarden for employees' children from 1 to 5 years old. Affordable accommodation is available in the building of the Institute for the first 3-6 months. We offer contribution to lunch expenses.

Eligibility criteria

We invite applications from candidates who have completed their PhD degree in Mathematics within the last 5 years or will complete their PhD before December 2023.

Selection process

The following documents are required:

1. CV

2. list of publications

3. motivation letter (may contain a short research statement)

4. two letters of reference

Application for the position must be submitted exclusively using the electronic submission system at

https: // application.math.cas.cz/Positions.html

Publications, as well as other activities and professional achievements, will be judged by the stage of the applicant's career.

Equal opportunities are an integral part of the IM CAS personnel policy. The IM CAS fosters the compatibility of work and family and encourages applications from qualified female researchers. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Only complete applications (including the letters of reference) received before the deadline (December 4, 2023) will be considered. Online interviews with shortlisted applicants will be scheduled for the week from December 11 to December 15, 2023. All applicants will be notified by December 20, 2023.

Website for additional job details

https: // application.math.cas.cz/Positions.html#page=CALLLIST

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Mathematics, Czech Academy of Sciences

Country

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Postal Code

11000

Street

Zitna 25

Where to apply

Website

https: // application.math.cas.cz/Positions.html

Contact

City

Prague

Website

https:// math.cas.cz/

Street

Žitná 25, 115 67 Praha 1, Czech Republic

Postal Code

115 67

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+420 222 090 702

STATUS: EXPIRED