Uppsala University, Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics conducts research and provides education at undergraduate and graduate levels in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The number of employees is 130, including 40 PhD students. The Department has three research programs: analysis and probability, algebra and geometry, applied mathematics and statistics. To read more please visit the department ́s webpage.

The Department of Mathematics is now looking for a researcher in strings, quantum fields, and geometry.

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Duties
You will work on topics related to the ERC grant “The Memory of Solitons” under the supervision of Dr. Michele Del Zotto, at the interface of the group of geometry and physics at the Department of Mathematics and the group of theoretical physics of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The duties include collaboration with the various members of the group and the production of research results.

Requirements
To qualify for employment as a researcher, you must have a PhD degree in mathematics or Theoretical Physics, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD degree in mathematics or theoretical physics.

Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in the context of geometric engineering methods in quantum field theory and strings/M/F-theory.

Application
Please include in your application the following attachments in pdf format:

  1. Cover Letter (including the contact information for 3 references);
  2. CV (including a publication list);
  3. Research statement (2 pages + 1 extra page for references, longer statements will not be considered)

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 9 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 1 September 2023 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Michele Del Zotto, tel. +46 (0)18-471 3192, e-post: michele.delzotto@math.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 31 May 2023, UFV-PA 2023/1792.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2023-09-01
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2023/1792
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 15.May.2023
Last application date 31.May.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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