The department of Mathematics of ETH Zurich offers a two-year postdoctoral position in Probability in the group of Prof. Yilin Wang. The position can possibly be extended by one year.
Job description
- You will work in the group of Yilin Wang, with possible collaborations with other groups at ETH (e.g. Vincent Tassion, Tristan Rivière, Alessio Figalli, Svitlana Mayboroda).
- For details about Yilin Wang’s research profile please visit her personal webpage.
- The position comes with a light teaching duty (co-organization of student seminars, supervision of Bachelor and Master students, possibility of giving an advanced course in probability).
- The salary conditions can be found here.
Profile
- You must hold a PhD either in Mathematics or Theoretical Physics by the time when the appointment starts
- You must have a strong background in Probability Theory and/or Complex Analysis and/or Differential Geometry
- Candidates who have some experiences with Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, Hyperbolic Geometry, Lorentzian Geometry will be preferred
- The selection will be based on the excellence of previous scientific achievements, the quality and relevance of the scientific project
We offer
- Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
- We are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university
- You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application until December 16th 2024 with the following documents:
- short letter (1 page) addressed to Prof. Yilin Wang explaining the main motivations to join the group
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
- short research statement (3-5 pages)
- names and contacts of two references
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For further questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Jean-Luc Pfisterer at [email protected] (no applications).