Postdoctoral Fellow in Asymptotic Analysis, Homogenization Methods and Numerical Simulations

School of Applied Mathematics (MIEM, HSE University), Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Asymptotic Analysis, Homogenization methods  and Numerical Simulations of  boundary-value problems  modeling with small parameters. Many surrounding phenomena can be modeled as Partial Differential Equations with small parameters which describe some kind of medium inhomogeneity or alternating processes. As an example one can consider the filtration of electrolyte through membrane of small pores or problem on vibrations in composite constructions. The goal of Asymptotic and Homogenization methods is to describe analytically the behavior of the considered model problem in the limit  (homogenized) cases as small parameter  tends to zero. The proof of the convergence of the original problems to the homogenized one requires to apply  mathematical methods of PDE, operator analysis, theory of inequalities, wavelet theory,  approximation techniques. The obtained homogenized models should be approved numerically for different ranges of small parameters.  

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,  Mathematical Physics  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 Mathematical Analysis, PDE, Approximation methods and ability to conduct the research project.
  
• 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 Associate Professor Alexander Korolev and Associate Professor Yulia Koroleva at School of Applied Mathematics, MIEM HSE;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on  School of Applied Mathematics such as

o   Analysis of electro-hydrodynamical boundary-value problem of the filtration through a cation-exchange membrane and its numerical validation.
o   Development of approximation methods for boundary-value problems with small parameters.

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of School of Applied Mathematics;
• participation in the events of the School of Applied Mathematics, MIEM HSE, and other contribution to its 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 School of Applied Mathematics offers access to Scopus, EBSCO,ProQuest, Bloomberg,van Dijk,Reuters, Datastream, MatLab, SolidWorks, MSC.Nastran, Mimics, NASA.GMAT, etс.

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 hiringdepartment may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process  here

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2026

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For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions
  
• about HSE university –official web-site
  
• about the School of Applied Mathematics – official web-site of the School or contact Aleksandr Belov at avbelov@hse.ru directly
  
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

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