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Within the UT Research Institutes the field of Computational Mathematics is of vital importance. Computational Mathematics here refers to the broad area in mathematics including computational science, numerical methods and stochastic methods for partial differential equations. Current activities are motivated by and relevant for applications in the biophysical and technical sciences.
Successful candidates are expected to be pro-active individuals, ready and capable to create links between mathematics and the multi-disciplinary context at the University of Twente. We are looking for a highly talented research scientist who is specialized in the area of Computational Mathematics as described above.
The candidate will actively participate in the research within the Department and develop a profile by seeking collaboration with colleagues in UT Research Institutes MIRA and MESA+. Both institutes have a strong international reputation and offer ample opportunities for collaboration. |
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Uw profiel |
We expect a strong track record of innovative research and publications in leading international journals, and the ambition and potential to acquire personal research grants in the Netherlands and from EU, as well as external funding for fundamental and applied research. Moreover, the candidate should be an independently working researcher with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and with excellent communication skills.
Applications (including curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, and three names of potential references) can be submitted online (http://www.utwente.nl/vcatures/en/) before August 15, 2013 to the University of Twente, attn. prof.dr.ir. A.J. Mouthaan, Dean of the Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.
This vacancy is part of an incentive, in which twelve tenure track positions in mathematics will become available at Dutch universities and research institutes. This is made possible by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science via the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). For more information, please visit www.nwo.nl/math (under construction).
For more information you are welcome to contact prof. dr. Stephan van Gils (chair of the committee) (+31534893410, s.a.vangils@utwente.nl. |
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Ons aanbod |
The position is a Tenure Track position for a period of six years, which means that promotion from UD (assistant professor) to UHD (associate professor) and subsequently to professor is planned, based on individual performance agreements. Depending on experience and background, an initial appointment at UHD level is also possible. A definitive assessment will take place no later than five years, after which tenure is granted, given a positive review. Criteria for evaluation are an international visibility in research, including research funding and top publications, as well as teaching.
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). Depending on relevant work experience, the gross monthly salary for an employee on a full time basis ranges from € 3,259 to € 5,498. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8,3%. |
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De organisatie |
The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) comprises three disciplines that shape Information and Communication Technology. ICT is more than communication. In almost every product we use mathematics, electronics and computer technology and ICT now contributes to all of societies' activities. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. The research which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes MESA+, CTIT and MIRA. |
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