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

Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV); Pisa; In loco; EUR 62.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pisa invites applications for two 2-year postdoctoral positions funded by the ERC Starting Grant ConFine. The appointees will work under Prof.

Adolfo Arroyo-Rabasa and collaborate with the group on multiple research directions in PDE-constrained measures. Salary is €64,750 gross per year with additional net exemptions for eligible researchers; remote/telematic work is not specified.

Competenze

• PhD required in Mathematics by application deadline.

Mansioni

• Collaborate closely with the PI and group members.
• Participate in project workshops and group activities.
• Contribute to the research directions and results.
• Teaching is not compulsory, but opportunities for career development can be arranged.

Formazione

PhD in Mathematics

Descrizione del lavoro

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).

External Application URL

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

see also https://bandi.unipi.it/public/Bandi/Detail/51c5189d-d1fc-413d-a3f2-994ac872b6bd

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

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