Postdoc in Mathematics with Specialization in Numerical Analysis

Postdoc in Mathematics with Specialization in Numerical Analysis

KTH - Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm, Sweden

Job description

The department of Mathematics at KTH is offering a two-year postdoc position. The research project will focus on the continued development and extension of a numerical method based on an integral equation formulation for the simulation of viscous drops in microfluidic flows. Surfactants that are soluble in the bulk fluid(s) play a key role in the drop dynamics. The project will extend the method in the commonly encountered, yet challenging, low-diffusion regime. A formulation involving a time convolution integral will be explored, together with a computational acceleration using a fast multipole type method. Depending on the candidate’s interests and background, the project may also include components of machine learning. The project spans theory, algorithms, software, and applications.

Up to 20% of the position may include teaching or supervision duties.

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;
• Research expertise in Numerical Analysis is the most important selection criteria, and should be shown through scientific publications/doctoral dissertation;
• Excellent programming skills and excellent oral and written communications skills in English, as this will be required in day-to-day work.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline;
• Ability to work both independently and with colleagues in different constellations;
• It is also of merit with shown pedagogical ability; as well as
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.