Postdoctoral Position in Mathematics

Job description

The Department of Mathematics at KTH invites applications to a postdoctoral position supervised by Kathlén Kohn. The position focuses on research in the intersection of algebraic geometry and computer vision.

The position is financed by Kathlén Kohn's Swedish Foundations' Starting Grant Algebraic Vision. The primary goal of this project is to develop the theoretical foundations for 3D scene reconstruction from images taken by unknown rolling-shutter cameras, which is the overwhelming camera technology of today. More details can be found here.

The Department of Mathematics at KTH offers a high-class, active research environment within a broad spectrum of mathematical fields, including (applied) algebraic geometry, algebraic statistics, discrete geometry, combinatorics, algebraic topology, the mathematical foundations for data and AI, and mathematical statistics.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• Research on a multidisciplinary project including both mathematicians and engineers.

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• We seek candidates with a strong background in algebraic, complex, differential, or discrete geometry, or mathematics of computer vision.  The successful application will be a highly motivated researcher, capable of working both independently as well as in collaboration with other researchers.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• A strong emphasis will be placed on scientific skills, written and spoken English proficiency, very good communication and teamwork skills, in particular a willingness to collaborate with both engineers and mathematicians, strong motivation and ability to work independently, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
• Teaching abilities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you apply to this position, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
• Research Statement (max 2 pages).
• Contact information for two references.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

The position may include up to 20% teaching responsibilities (the equivalent of approximately one masters-level course per year). The starting date will be an agreed upon date in 2025.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here