Postdoctoral Fellow in Dynamical Systems

International Laboratory of Dynamical Systems and Applications in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of dynamical systems with emphasis on classification and rigidity of dynamical systems, and the dynamics of discretized Anosov flows.

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Mathematics 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 hyperbolic and partially hyperbolic dynamics, discretized Anosov flows, and collapsed Anosov flows.
• 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 professor O. Pochinka

• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on International Laboratory of Dynamical Systems and Applications research projects such as:
• Differential-geometric properties of dynamic systems and mathematical modeling of processes;
• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Lab;
• participation in the events of the Lab and other contribution to the Lab’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 Lab offers access to its databases and analytical software.

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, 2026

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions
  
• about HSE university –official web-site
  
• about the International Laboratory of Dynamical Systems and Applications– official web-site of the Laboratory or contact O. Pochinka opochinka@hse.ru directly
  
• about international specialists' life in Russia - International Faculty Support page

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