Postdoctoral Fellow in the International Laboratory of Algebraic Topology and its Applications

Moscow, Russia

International Laboratory of Algebraic Topology and its Applications in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of algebraic topology, broadly understood.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of algebraic topology or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
• Candidates should have a strong background in one of the following fields: algebraic topology, or homotopy theory, or applied topology, or algebraic geometry, as well as the ability to conduct a high level research either in the field of pure theoretical mathematics or in the field of applied topology.
• Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
• Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

• working under the direct supervision of Anton Ayzenberg or Ivan Limonchenko.
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on ATA Lab research projects such as:

o  The study of compact torus actions on smooth manifolds.
o  Applications of topological data analysis and discrete geometry in natural sciences.

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the ATA Lab;
•  participation in the events of the laboratory and other contribution to the laboratory’s development;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Laboratory offers access to its databases and analytical software. Business trips to scientific events related to research interests of the Laboratory can be covered from Laboratory’s travel fund.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
•  about the ATA Lab– official web-site of the International Laboratory of Algebraic Topology and its Applications  or contact Anton Ayzenberg directly;
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support.
  

 
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru