Postdoctoral Researcher (Incarico Post-Doc / 24 months, extendable to 36 months)

Mathhire.org; Pisa; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pisa invites applications for two 2-year postdoctoral positions funded by the ERC Starting Grant “ConFine” (Concentrations and Fine Properties of PDE-constrained measures), led by Prof. Adolfo Arroyo-Rabasa. Selected candidates must hold a PhD in Mathematics by the application deadline.

The gross salary is €64,750 per year; net figures vary by tax regime. Applicants should submit online via the PICA platform by 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD in Mathematics (or equivalent) by the application deadline.
• Strong research potential and publications in relevant areas are expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the PI and group members on project research.
• Contribute to project workshops and group activities; teaching is not compulsory.
• Present results at seminars and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher (Incarico Post-Doc / 24 months, extendable to 36 months)

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pisa invites applications for two 2-year postdoctoral positions funded by the ERC Starting Grant "ConFine" (Concentrations and Fine Properties of PDE-constrained measures), led by Prof. Adolfo Arroyo-Rabasa.

Salary / Remuneration:

Gross administration amount €64,750 per year(standard net salary approx. €2,700/month; researchers meeting the Italian Rientro dei Cervelli tax exemption criteria receive approx. €3,400 – €3,450 net/month).

Selected candidates may choose to work on one or more of the following research directions:

• Advancing the state of the art concerning the flat chain conjecture (GMT, Harmonic Analysis)
• Aspects concerning Bouchitté’s vanishing mass conjecture (Calculus of Variations, GMT, Harmonic Analysis, Optimal Transport)
• Fine properties of varifolds with bounded first variations (Calculus of Variations, GMT)
• Fine properties of BD and BV^A functions (Calculus of Variations, GMT, Harmonic Analysis)
• Optimal transport in the flow of measures along tangential directions (GMT, Optimal Transport)

Candidates will collaborate closely with the PI and group members, participate in project workshops, and contribute to group activities. Teaching is not compulsory, though opportunities can be arranged for career development.

Informal Inquiries:

Contact Prof. Adolfo Arroyo-Rabasa at [e-mail] .

Eligibility & Requirements:

Applicants must hold a PhD in Mathematics (or equivalent) by the application deadline.

Official Application Procedure:

Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the University of Pisa PICA platform:

https://pica.cineca.it/unipi/ (Selection code: post-doc_mat2026_1)

Deadline: 5 October 2026 at 13:00 CEST

Required documents to upload in PICA:

• 1. Valid ID / Passport and Italian Codice Fiscale (generated on PICA for non-Italians)
• 2. Detailed scientific and professional CV (signed)
• 3. PhD certificate or proof of completion
• 4. Up to 3 selected publications or preprints (including PhD thesis, if desired)
• 5. Signed list of the submitted publications

Recommendation Letters:

While reference letters cannot be formally uploaded via PICA, having two recommendation letters sent directly to the PI is crucial for the scientific evaluation. Please have referees email letters to Prof. Adolfo Arroyo-Rabasa ([e-mail] ).

Interviews:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a remote interview on 19 October 2026 at 10:00 CEST. The interview will be conducted in English.

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