Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis is an international highly regarded academic community of more than 100 employees, with around 20 professors, 10 lecturers, 20 postdocs, and 45 doctoral candidates. Our department has a particularly welcoming culture, nurturing innovativeness and communication among our international and diverse faculty.
The Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis at Aalto University invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics: Geometry and arithmetic arising from knot homology
We are looking for a candidate with a strong research background in one or more of the following areas: algebraic geometry, representation theory, arithmetic geometry, automorphic forms, number theory, low-dimensional topology, symplectic geometry, quantum field/string theory, and algebraic combinatorics.
Possible research topics include:
- The local(-to-global) theory of automorphic forms
- Algebraic geometry around curve counting invariants and their categorification
- Geometric representation theory
- Arithmetic geometry in equal and mixed characteristic
- The relationship between algebraic geometry and Floer theory, in particular motivic integration
- The physical mathematics of supersymmetric gauge theories
The expected start date for the position is September 1, 2024, or earlier, and the tentative duration of the position is two years, with an option to renew the contract subject to mutual agreement. The initial starting salary for a postdoc with no prior experience is 3887 eur/month, together with occupational healthcare. Additionally, for this position, competitive travel funding is available.
The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree in mathematics or theoretical physics. A research level proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is expected.
We offer a diverse, international, and open research environment. We expect the candidate to contribute to the excellent research and teaching environment at Aalto. The candidates must be able to carry out independent work at a competitive international level.
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