1 postdoctoral research position in the scientific project “Tensor rank and its applications to signature tensors of paths” financed by the National Science Center (grant agreement no UMO-2023/51/D/ST1/02363)

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1 postdoctoral research position in the scientific project “Tensor rank and its applications to signature tensors of paths” financed by the National Science Center (grant agreement no UMO-2023/51/D/ST1/02363)

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Offer DescriptionSOB/D110/2024/1/66-00072851 postdoctoral research position in the scientific project “Tensor rank and its applications to signature tensors of paths” financed by the National Science Center (grant agreement no UMO-2023/51/D/ST1/02363)Principal Investigator: Francesco GaluppiThe National Science Center project “Tensor rank and its applications to signature tensors of paths”, led by dr Francesco Galuppi, is offering one postdoctoral research position at the Institute of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw.Terms of employment
The selected candidate will be employed as full-time researcher (adiunkt, in Polish). The duration of employment is two years. The starting date is planned between 1st May and 1st December 2025 – to be agreed with the selected candidate. The monthly salary is around 8200 PLN pre-tax (approximately 1900 €). The position comes with no teaching duties and with travel and equipment budget.Description of the project
The project revolves around the study of tensors from the viewpoint of algebraic geometry. There are two main directions:
 The study of secant varieties and tensor rank, including symmetric rank, border rank, VSP, eigenvectors and eigenvalues of tensors.
 The study of signature tensors of paths. This is a family of tensors with a wide range of applications, from stochastics to physics, from data analysis to statistics. However, the algebraic and geometric properties of signature tensors haven’t been systematically studied yet. This part of the project aims to employ algebraic geometric tools to study signature tensors and fill this gap.
The successful candidate will have the chance to interact with the mathematical community at the University of Warsaw and at the other scientific institutions present in Warsaw, such as the Institute of Mathematics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IMPAN). Requirements
 A PhD in mathematics or equivalent, obtained before the start of employment (the PhD can be obtained after the deadline of applications).
 Good communication skills in English.
 A solid background in algebraic geometry or commutative algebra. Alternatively, a solid background in an area of math related to the project, and the willingness to gain a working knowledge of algebraic geometry.
Research experience in one of the topics related to the project (for instance secant varieties, tensor rank, signatures of paths, etc.) will be an advantage. Ability to work on topics outside of one’s scientific comfort zone is also considered valuable.Application
The application as well as further questions on both the scientific topic of the project and on formal details of the call procedure should be directed to dr Francesco Galuppi at the email address . Insert the subject line “Postdoc Call 2025 – YourName”.The application should include:
 Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and preprints.
 A brief research plan (one or two pages), connected to the topics of the project.
 Scan of signed acknowledgment of recruitment procedures (See attached example)Moreover, you may arrange for up to two reference letters to be sent to the same email address with subject line “Postdoc Call 2025 – Reference letter for YourName” before the closing date of the call. Selected candidates may be invited for an online interview.
In addition to the above, there should be a signed cover letter addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw together with the personal data clause (attached). No research statements are required.
Selected candidates may be invited for an online interview.

Application deadline: March 1st, 2025The competition may be entered by persons who meet the conditions set out in art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 574, as amended).
The applications will be evaluated by a selection committee appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw. The results of the competition will be sent to candidates on March 26th, 2025 at the latest. The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process as described in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, the recommendation by the selection committee being a basis for its subsequent stages.
Information on the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw based on the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers
The University of Warsaw has implemented a procedure for whistleblowers to report legal violations and for subsequent follow-up actions-the Internal Reporting Procedure, which is an annex to the Rector’s Order No. 94 of 17 September 2024 on the procedure for reporting legal violations by whistleblowers and taking follow-up actions at the University of Warsaw. This procedure has been published and is available in the University Monitor, entry 266.Where to apply E-mailf.galuppi@uw.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Mathematics Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentInternal Application form(s) neededSOBD1102024166-0007285.pdfEnglish(1002.78 KB – PDF)Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw Country Poland GeofieldContact State/ProvinceMazovia Province CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetKrakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 Postal Code02-097STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sun, 12 Jan 2025 02:07:10 GMT

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