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Postdoc Position in Stochastic Analysis

Mission

Two or more on-site, postdoc positions are available at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) in the group of Professor Xue-Mei Li.

We seek outstanding candidates working in Stochastic Analysis with emphasis on stochastic differential equations / multi-scale stochastic systems / SDEs driven by fractional Brownian motions / Functional Central Limit Theorems / Stochastics processes on manifolds.

The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background and affinities.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities.
  • Actively contribute to all departmental and group activities.

Profile

  • A Ph.D. in Mathematics.
  • A strong research record in stochastic analysis and related
  • A strong background in Stochastic Analysis and Probability Theory
  • Proficiency in English. EPFL’s global setting makes English the primary language of instruction and interaction, with no requirement for French.

We offer

  • An excelling research environment in an internationally leading center in Stochastic Analysis and Probability.
  • Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.
  • A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • An opportunity to supervise and mentor undergraduate and Master project.

 

Applicants should submit:

  • A brief cover / motivation letter (pdf, up to 2 pages),
  • A curriculum vitae including a full list of publications,
  • A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages),
  • Three reference letters should be sent to stochastics@epfl.ch (with subject: Reference letter STOAN Postdoc + YOUR NAME)

Informations

Contract Start Date : September 2024 (with flexibility) 

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD)

Duration: 1 year, renewable. The project duration is 2 years, with possibility to extend by another 2 years.

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