Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Mathematical Sciences within the project Representation Theory via Subcategories

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Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Mathematical Sciences (IMF)

Jobbnorge ID: 122224

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, NTNU, within the project Representation Theory via Subcategories. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway, and is headed by Professor Steffen Oppermann. The postdoctoral fellowship is intended to give an excellent candidate an opportunity to pursue further research on an advanced level within the project. The position is available from 1st July 2016 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and the application deadline is 18th March 2016.

 

The postdoctoral fellow must hold a PhD within a discipline relevant to the project, like homological algebra or representation theory. PhD students in their last year are also invited to apply: employment will then be postponed until the PhD degree is finished.

 

The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU, and will have her/his workplace there: see http://www.ntnu.no/imf. The successful candidate will be offered a 3 year position with no teaching responsibilities. However, a candidate who speaks a Scandinavian language could be employed for up to 4 years, including teaching regular courses during the employment period.

 

Formal regulations

 

Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must provide evidence of good English language skills, written and spoken. The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:

• TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)
• IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)
• CAE/CPE: grade B or A.

Diversity is important to achieve a good, inclusive working environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, disability, and cultural background.

 

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations for State Employees and Civil Servants in Norway. The candidate must adhere to regulations that concern changes and developments within the discipline and/or the organizational changes concerning activities at NTNU.

 

The position as postdoctoral fellow follows code 1352, and is remunerated at level 57 on the Norwegian government salary scale, with a gross salary of NOK 483 700 a year. A pension contribution of 2% of the salary will be deducted as an obligatory premium to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.  

 

The appointment will be made in accordance with current university regulations. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment.

 

The application must include information about education, exams and earlier experience. Copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be included. Moreover, the application should include a short research plan. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

For further information, contact Steffen Oppermann (