The University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en) is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 35,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki.

As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/mathematics-and-st...) is the biggest university department of mathematical sciences in Finland. The Department is responsible for high-end research into mathematics and statistics on an international level, and academic education in mathematics based on that research. The focus areas of the research are mathematical physics, analysis, logic, mathematical biology, inverse problems, and biostatistics.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a

SALARIED DOCTORAL STUDENT POSITION IN MATHEMATICS

to work in the Academy of Finland project "Critical phenomena in dimension two: analytic and probabilistic methods", under the supervision of Assistant Professor Konstantin Izyurov. The field of two-dimensional statistical mechanics has flourished in the past two decades, and University of Helsinki, with its world-class Analysis and Mathematical physics groups, will be an excellent environment for an early-career researcher. The focus of the research will be on establishing rigorous connections between lattice systems of two-dimensional Statistical mechanics and Conformal Field theory.

The earliest possible starting date for the position is September 2020. Strong candidates, who can only start later, will also be considered; however, the funding for the position expires in August 2024.

The successful applicant shall enroll in the Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Statistics (DOMAST) at the Doctoral School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki and is expected to work full time on the PhD thesis and to complete PhD thesis and the required studies in four years.

Candidates from underrepresented groups, in particular women, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements
Candidates must have completed an MSc degree or equivalent by the time they start the position and are expected to have a strong background in Probability and/or Mathematical Physics and/or Analysis.

The appointee must either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment, or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of 6 months applied in the appointment. If the appointee does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, the appointee must apply for it separately after being selected for the position, https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-p...).

Salary and benefits
The salary will be based on level 2 of the demands level table for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary will be ca. 2300-2500 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The Faculty of Science has strong activities towards enhancing gender equality, diversity and employee wellbeing. The International Staff Services office (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university) assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.

Applying
To apply, include the following attachments as a single PDF file in your application:
- Curriculum vitae: at most 2 pages. For your completed degrees, indicate average grade or percentile;
- Letter of motivation (0.5 to 1 page);
- Names and e-mails of two academics who agreed to write you a recommendation letter. The letters are not needed at the time of applications; we will ask separately if necessary;
- Transcript of your studies.

Submit your application with its attachments through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link ”Apply for the position”.

Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.

The deadline for applications is September 7th, 2020.

Additional information
For further information, contact Assistant Professor Konstantin Izyurov, konstantin.izyurov(at)helsinki.fi

For more information on the research group and publications, see: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/mathphys/Home