Group Introduction

Dr. Paolo Piersanti is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Science and Engineering. His research interests include, but are not limited to, Mathematical Glaciology, Mathematical Elasticity, Mathematical Biology and applications of Deep Learning to the study of Dynamical Systems.

Position

Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description

The School of Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the area of Applied Mathematics. The successful candidate will join Dr. Paolo PIERSANTI’s research group. Possible pursuable research directions include, but are not limited to:

• Mathematical Glaciology
• Mathematical Elasticity
• Mathematical Biology

The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or any closely related field. Any experience and skills in the following areas are strongly preferred:

• Partial Differential Equations;
• Mathematical Modelling;
• Numerical Analysis with excellent programming skills in Python. Prior exposure to HPC is a plus;
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

The initial appointment will be for two years, renewable for an additional year upon successful performance.
The position comes without teaching duties.
The earliest starting date for this position is January 2025.

Applicants should have:

1. Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics;

2. Programming skills in Python;

3. Fluency in spoken and written English.

Job Duties include:

1. Working on the tasks assigned by the PI;

2. Promote the activity of the group by attending meetings and conferences.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be comparable to international standards, commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-Shenzhen, and employee benefits will be provided according to the relevant labor laws of Mainland China as well as CUHK-Shenzhen regulations.

Application Procedure

Please email the following documents to ppiersanti@cuhk.edu.cn

1. CV in English

2. Research Statement

3. Contact information of at least three Referees, one of whom must be the Ph.D. Advisor.

Review of applications/nominations will begin immediately and will continue until the post is filled.