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The number theory research group at University of Turku is seeking to employ two talented postdoctoral researchers or project researchers (about to obtain their PhD degree soon) to work on analytic number theory, one for the period 1.9.2023 (or as agreed) – 31.8.2025 and other for the period 1.9.2023 (or as agreed) – 31.8.2024.The researchers will work in projects funded by Academy of Finland as part of the number theory research group and Finnish Centre of Excellence in Randomness and Structures.

The primary task of the researcher is conducting high-quality scientific research. The members of the researcher group are able to work on research topics from their own research plans together with their international contacts.

Requirements
Applicants are required to have a PhD degree in mathematics or to complete a PhD degree soon (project researcher). The applicant must have a doctoral degree (postdoctoral researcher) or master's degree (project researcher) completed, preferably on analytic number theory, and in addition to be able to conduct independent research. Only applicants whose research plan concerns analytic number theory are considered. The most important selection criteria are the scientific merits of the candidate and the quality of the research plan. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interests lie in multiplicative or additive number theory, L-functions or in the interface between additive combinatorics and analytic number theory.

The qualification requirements of the position are determined in the University of Turku rules of procedure. Accordingly, requirements for a postdoctoral researcher are a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills. In case a person selected for a position does not have a doctoral degree in the beginning of employment, the title will be a project researcher. A project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. When assessing the merits of the applicants, special emphasis will place on competence and practical expertise in the field in question. 

Salary & trial period
Salary offered is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2628,85 € - 3549,72 € per month. For a project researcher, the salary is at levels 2-4 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2108,40 – 2628,85 € per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid. The component based on personal performance adds 6–50 % to this salary. The salary will be determined based on the competence and research experience of a selected candidate at the beginning of an employment.

A six (6) month trial period applies to the positions.

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How to apply and further information
Applications must submit by Thursday 31st of March 2023 (23:59) via the electronic application form of the University of Turku. The vacancies at the University of Turku can be found at: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies. The application form opens at the beginning of the vacancy ("Apply for the job ").

Applicants should enclose with their application 1) a CV, 2) motivational letter, 3) research plan, 4) list of publications and 5) a copy of a PhD degree certificate (or Master Degree certificate in case the applicant does not yet have PhD degree). Additionally, the applicants should ask two reference letter writers to send a reference letter by e-mail to HR Specialist Susanna Virtanen, susanna.virtanen@utu.fi by the application deadline.

For further information on the available positions contact Academy research fellow Kaisa Matomäki (kaisa.matomaki@utu.fi).

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.