Calculus of Variations and Geometric Measure Theory

Recruitment of the Nanjing Center for Applied Mathematics(NCAM) Nanjing, China

created by li2 on 11 Feb 2020
modified on 30 Jan 2021

Deadline: 11 feb 2022

Located in Jiangning district of Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, the NCAM is a legally independent research institution jointly funded by Nanjing Qiling Hi-Tec Zone and Southeast University. The director of the NCAM is Prof. Shing-Tung Yau.

The goal of the NCAM:

1. To perform mathematical modeling and analysis on academic problems with wide-ranging applied backgrounds.

2. To develop efficient methods with solid theoretical foundations for applied mathematical problems in modern societies.

3. To boost the interdisciplinary co-operations within and outside the mathematics.

Research scopes of the NCAM in the upcoming five to ten years are mainly focused on but not limited to:

(i) Applied mathematical problems in material science.

(ii) Applied mathematical problems in media imaging and nondestructive tests.

(iii) Mathematical modeling and numerical methods in remote sensing.

(iv) Mathematical methods for artificial intelligence and data mining.

(v) Applied mathematical methods for imaging science.

(vi) Mathematical modeling of problems with applied backgrounds and large-scale scientific computing.

(vii) Statistical methods and data science. The research group of each direction of the NCAM consists of about fifteen researchers.

The NCAM calls for application for the following positions.

${\bf I) Position 1}$

Distinguished Professor, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (tenure track) and part time, Visitting Scholars.

Applicants for tenure-track and tenured positions can also apply for joint affiliation with Southeast University through the Shing-Tung Yau Center of Southeast University. Prominent research track record or potential and strong teamwork are required. Currently the annual salary ranges from 350,000 RMB to 2,600,000 RMB, determined by applicants' qualifications. Complete application materials should contain curriculum vitae, research statement, selected publications andor preprints, and three reference letters on academic research, and should be sent to ${\bf yauc@pub.seu.edu.cn}$. Application for joint affiliation requires one additional reference letter on teaching.

${\bf II) Position 2 }$

Qiling Young Research Fellowship includes postdoctor position jointly affiliated to Southeast University and part-time visiting young scholars.

Newly and recently graduated PhDs who are below 40 are encouraged to apply for this position. The fellowship typically lasts for two years, with conditional extension for the third year. The NCAM offers competitive annual salary ranging from 200,000 RMB to 400,000 RMB depending on applicants' qualifications, achievements and experiences. Complete application materials should contain curriculum vitae, research statement, selected publications andor preprints, and three reference letters on academic researches, and should be sent to ${\bf yauc@pub.seu.edu.cn}$, with an explicit statement of the application for this fellowship on the cover letter.

Reference letters must be hand-signed. Application for our positions via ${\bf https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/15646}$ is strongly suggested. Applications are open until all the positions are filled.