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Competition for the annual position of research assistant professor

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

City: Toruń

Position: Research Adjunct

Discipline:
The Field of Exact and Natural Sciences – Mathematics,

Posted: 2022-05-20

Expires: 2022-07-15

Keywords: dynamical systems, ergodic theory, number theory, differential equations

Description (field, expectations, comments): The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:

• PhD degree in mathematics (no more than 5 years after obtaining the degree, this period can be extended by the duration of maternity or paternity leave (women may extend the period by 18 months for every child) and long-term illness); We may accept applications from candidates prior to obtaining the PhD degree, but then employment follows the PhD degree,
• a track record in achievements in research (publications, conference presentations etc.),
• research experience at least in one of the following fields: dynamical systems, ergodic theory, number theory, differential equations,
• knowledge of the English language enabling scientific cooperation

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, invites applications for four assistant professor position in the field of: dynamical systems, ergodic theory, number theory, differential equations. The research of the candidate should complement and connect with the existing expertise of the Centre of Excellence “Dynamics, Mathematical Analysis and Artificial Intelligence”. The Centre was established in January 1, 2020 for the period of 6 years due to the prestigious label of the “research university” awarded to the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Conditions of employment:

• 12 months position,
• salary (gross) 7 000 PLN per month,
• no teaching duties.

Required documents:

• Cover letter
• Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (download here)
• Professional curriculum vitae
• Copy of higher education diploma
• Copy of doctorate certificate
• Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate’s most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)
• List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
• Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (download here)
• Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record)) (download here)
• Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (download here)
• A cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation to join the Centre
• Reference letter(s) (max two)

Additional information: Documents should be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science in Toruń, ul. Chopina 12/18, room D208, on or before 15.07.2021 and to the email address eboguska@mat.umk.pl. The contest will be adjudicated no later than 22.09.2021 r. Your expected employment will commence on 01.10.2021. NCU declares the right not to choose any candidate. The university does not provide accommodation.