Application closes on
30.9.2022
Unit
School of Science
Job category
Other teaching and research personnel
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Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis (http://math.aalto.fi/en/) at the Aalto School of Science is seeking
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bayesian Experimental Design for Inverse Problems
The postdoctoral researcher will work in the research group of Nuutti Hyvönen, and she/he will be affiliated with the Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence in Inverse Modelling and Imaging (https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/centre-of-excellence-of-inverse-modelling-and-imaging). The position is for 2(+1) years, and it will be filled at the latest in January 2023.
Requirements
We look for scholars who are about to complete, or have completed within the past 5 years, their doctoral studies in a relevant field. The candidates are required to have a strong background in inverse problems, Bayesian experimental design, uncertainty quantification, numerical analysis, scientific computing and/or a closely related field of mathematics. Programming skills and strong interest in implementing numerical methods in practice are considered a considerable advantage. A good command of English is required, Finnish language is not.
We offer
The expected starting salary is approximately 3700 €/month. The contract includes occupational health care benefits and a holiday bonus.
How to apply
Please send your application at your earliest convenience as a single PDF file through our online recruitment system via the ‘Apply’ link. Your application should include the following documents:
- CV and publication list,
- contact information of two references, one of which is your PhD advisor,
- a short research statement,
- please include a few lines about yourself (and when you would like to start) in the application.
Applicants who have not yet completed their PhD are requested to include their expected graduation month in their CV, and an additional page comprising their up-to-date research results in more detail in the research plan.
*Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.
The review of applications will begin on August 31, 2022 (first deadline), and the selection may be done already before the final deadline on September 30, 2022.
For additional information, please contact Nuutti Hyvönen (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).
Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
Finland is known for high quality of life, great work-life balance, clean nature, and family-friendly policies such as affordable high-quality daycare and free schools. Helsinki is a vibrant international city with a metropolitan area population of over 1.1 million people. Aalto University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, and age. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals from all sectors of the community.
In Finnish/Suomeksi
Haemme tutkijatohtoria (bayesilainen kokeiden suunnittelu) kahden vuoden pituiseen työsuhteeseen. Tarkempi kuvaus tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet ovat yllä englanniksi.
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