Postdoctoral Researcher in Analysis, Probability Theory, and Mathematical Physics

Job Description One postdoctoral position is being announced within the Random Matrices and Random Geometry research group at KTH Mathematics. The projects will be conducted under the leadership of Prof. Fredrik Viklund and will involve studies of one or more of the following areas: Coulomb gases and related areas, 2D stochastic conformal geometry (SLE theory, lattice models, Gaussian fields, etc.), conformal field theory, gauge theories, Loewner energy, or other areas aligning with the supervisor's research interests. More information about the research group: https://sites.google.com/view/kth-rmrg/home Qualifications Requirements - Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. - The applicant must have a strong background in mathematical areas relevant to the group's research field. - Good communication skills in English, both oral and written, as required in daily work. Meriting Factors - At the application deadline, no more than three years since the doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree was obtained. - The applicant should be highly motivated, able to work independently and in collaboration with group members, and have good communication skills. - Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality. We will place significant emphasis on personal qualities. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's core values as a university and government agency. https://www.kth.se/om/jobba-pa-kth Trade Union Representatives Contact information at https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898 Application Apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application should include: - CV with publication list - Research statement, i.e., a brief description of your plans for future research activities, why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals - Contact information for three persons who can provide letters of recommendation The application must be received by KTH by midnight CET/CEST on the last application date. About the Position The position is ongoing, however, for a maximum of two years A postdoctoral position is a time-limited merit-based employment primarily focused on research, intended as a first career step after dissertation. Additional Information For trade union representatives in connection with recruitment, see https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898 An employment at KTH may be placed in a security class. If this is the case for this position, a security review of applicants will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, approval after a security review is a prerequisite for employment. We kindly request no direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies or job advertisement sellers.