Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Mathematics for a Sustainable World

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of humanity.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

The Mathematics Center has about 150 employees, of which about 40 are at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, where the position is located.

At the Mathematics Center, research is conducted in algebra, complex analysis, harmonic analysis, operator theory, partial differential equations, dynamical systems, differential geometry, computational mathematics, and numerical analysis, image analysis, machine learning and computer vision, as well as mathematical statistics, probability theory, and mathematics education. The education of students leads to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as to engineering degrees at Lund University of Technology.

The research group “Computational Mathematics for a Sustainable World” works on designing and analyzing numerical methods for simulations of gas flows and their interaction with surrounding media. These methods are used to design wind turbines, understand turbulent combustion in jet engines using renewable fuels, and improve climate simulations and weather predictions. The group is actively involved in the national strategic research areas eSSENCE and MERGE and collaborates with the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Responsibilities and Duties

At Lund University, a postdoctoral appointment is intended to provide opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. Primarily, space is provided for merit in research, but also for some higher education pedagogical training.

You will work with numerical methods for coupled problems that interact through a surface. Special focus will be placed on the interaction of the ocean with sea ice and the atmosphere. We aim to continue our work on the analysis and design of fast iterative coupling solvers based on a domain decomposition approach.

The position includes 20% teaching, such as lectures within existing courses and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• PhD or equivalent foreign degree in numerical analysis, computational mathematics, or similar. The PhD must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.
• Good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Pedagogical ability.
• You should be motivated, innovative, have good collaborative skills, be able to work independently and in a team, and be persistent.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious for the position are:

• primarily, the applicant should have completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline.
• experience with interdisciplinary research is highly meritorious.
• experience with High Performance Computing is meritorious.

The assessment of applicants will primarily be based on scientific merits and potential as a researcher. Special emphasis will be placed on scientific ability within the subject area.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and contribute to its future development.

Conditions

The employment is fixed-term for two years and is full-time. The employment is limited according to the collective agreement, “Agreement on Fixed-Term Employment as a Postdoctoral Researcher.” A postdoctoral position is intended as an initial step in a career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

The desired start date is October 1, 2025, but no later than January 1, 2026.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Lund University has generous support for parental leave and favorable offers regarding training and wellness.

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How to Apply

The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include degree certificates, CV, or equivalent, as well as any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

The university applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

At the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted in biology, astronomy, physics, geoscience, chemistry, mathematics, and environmental science. The activities are conducted at eight departments located within the northern university area. The faculty has about 1,500 students, 330 doctoral students, and 700 employees.

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