POSDOC FOR MATHEMATICS

The Departments of Mathematics of the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (FAMNIT) of the University of Primorska, and Andrej Marusic Institute (IAM) of the University of Primorska, are seeking a top early-career researcher for a postdoctoral position in the area of structural and algorithmic graph theory, in connection with a research grant of Prof. Martin Milanic, PhD.

The employment relationship will be concluded full-time 40 hours per week (100%), for a fixed period of 24 months, from the October 1st, 2024.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The position is for two years,
• Applicants must possess (or expect to obtain shortly) a PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related area, and show evidence of excellence in discrete mathematics or theoretical computer science. Candidates who completed their PhD recently or will do so by next September are encouraged to apply,
• Relevant expertise in structural and algorithmic graph theory is required, including a solid knowledge of various aspects of graph theory, algorithms, and computational complexity theory,
• The position will require teaching at most two courses per year in Mathematics or Computer Science programs at UP FAMNIT (depending on the candidate’s background and expertise),
• The postdoctoral researcher will have access to a certain amount of funding for travel, conferences, and visitors,
• The compensation is set according to the academic title by Slovenian law governing higher education and is expected to be about 1680 EUR / month after tax, which can increase to about 1780 EUR / month after the first 6 months (if the tax residency status is obtained).