Assistant Professor in Mathematics with Specialization in Applied Mathematics

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Professor in Mathematics with a specialization in Applied Mathematics. The role involves conducting foundational research, teaching mathematics at different academic levels, and supervising degree projects.

The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent expertise, with a strong focus on research and pedagogical development. This position offers a unique opportunity to establish independence as a researcher and gain promotion within the faculty structure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research expertise through publications and conference attendance.
• Potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher.
• Postdoc experience from a research environment outside the doctoral university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational mathematical research.
• Teach mathematics at various levels and supervise students.
• Develop independence as a researcher and prepare for faculty positions.

Skills

Research expertise

Pedagogical development

Leadership in academic environment

Education

PhD or equivalent research expertise

Job description

Assistant Professor in Mathematics with Specialization in Applied Mathematics

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

Subject field

Mathematics with specialization in Applied Mathematics

Foundational mathematical research motivated by applications in one or several of the areas Stochastic control, Optimization under uncertainty, Inverse problems, and numerical methods within these areas.

Duties

During employment as an assistant professor, the majority of time will be spent on research with the goal that the assistant professor will become established as an independent researcher within the international research community.

Teaching at the basic, advanced, and doctoral level includes courses in mathematics as well as supervision of degree projects and doctoral students. Some administrative duties may also be included.

The assistant professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within four years. If needed, a language support plan will be devised at the time of employment.

The assistant professor will be given the opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other faculty positions with higher eligibility requirements. Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with applicable regulations.

An individual who has obtained a PhD or equivalent research expertise is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications within seven years prior to expiration of the application period should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so.

Grounds of assessments

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• research expertise demonstrated through research publications, conference attendance, and research cooperation as well as other undertakings in the scientific community such as assignments as a reviewer or expert.
• potential to qualify for a higher faculty position, including the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field.

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

• postdoc experience from a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis. Experience from research and development work within the industry or other organizations is considered to correspond to a traditional postdoc visit to another university.
• an interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field.
• an interest in and understanding of leadership in an academic environment, interaction with society, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

Equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are essential to the quality of KTH and form an integral part of its core values as a university and public authority.