Calculus of Variations and Geometric Measure Theory

Postdoc position at the University of Vienna

created by piovano on 23 Oct 2020
modified on 30 Oct 2020

Deadline: 4 dec 2020

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Vienna in the group on ''Variational Methods and Applications'' led by Paolo Piovano.

The position is funded through the project ``Mathematical Modeling of Bone Engineering'' (MAMBOing) in the framework of the FWF 1000 Ideas Program. Applications from candidates with preparation/expertise in the areas of calculus of variations, PDEs, and discrete models are especially welcomed. Also candidates with expertise in numerics are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be employed for an initial fixed term of one year, which can be extended to two. The salary will be in line with the standard personnel costs from FWF (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/). The position includes no teaching load and the starting date is flexible.

Interested candidates are invited to send to paolo.piovano@univie.ac.at the following documentation: a detailed CV, a brief statement describing the research interests, and possibly the names (with full contact details) of references supporting the application.

The application due date is December 4th, 2020. However, please consider that applications will be reviewed continuously. Interviews may be conducted online.

The research group ''Variational Methods and Applications'' values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. We strive for increasing the number of women and therefore we strongly encourage female researchers to apply.

Please, do not hesitate to send informal enquiries also to paolo.piovano@univie.ac.at.