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Job Responsibilities

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of algebraic geometry.

The position is funded by a grant from the ERC's starting grant "Correspondences in enumerative geometry: Hilbert schemes, K3 surfaces and modular forms" and will have Georg Oberdieck as a mentor.

The main task of the position is research in algebraic geometry or a related subject. The following research areas are of particular interest: enumerative geometry, wall crossing techniques, geometric representation theory. A small amount of teaching and/or administration may also be part of the duties.

The research group in algebraic geometry at KTH consists of Mats Boij, Sandra Di Rocco, Kathlén Kohn, Georg Oberdieck, David Rydh, and Roy Skjelnes, as well as PhD students and postdocs. There is close collaboration with the research group in algebraic topology at KTH and the algebra, geometry, and topology group at Stockholm University. The postdoc is expected to collaborate with these groups, contribute to a vibrant research environment, and actively participate in seminars and other activities.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made.

Meritorious

• At the time of the application deadline, no more than three years should have passed since the PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD was obtained.
• The applicant should have a strong background in research in algebraic geometry or geometric representation theory.
• The applicant should have pedagogical knowledge or experience.
• The applicant should be highly motivated, able to work both independently and in collaboration with members of the research group, and have good communication skills in English.
• The applicant should have an awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Union Representatives

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the main responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including a publication list.
• A copy of the degree certificate and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A description of your research and a motivation for your interest in the position (max 4 pages), as well as
• Up to two recommendation letters to be submitted by the authors themselves via email to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with PA-2026-0538 in the subject line.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The position is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A fixed-term qualifying appointment (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/globalassets/arbetsgivarverket/avtal-och-skrifter/avtal/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor-2021-11-19.pdf) primarily focused on research intended as a first career step after the PhD.

Other

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