Postdoc in Extracting Signal Content using Spline Filtering Techniques

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Job description

The numerical analysis unit within the department of Mathematics is offering a two-year postdoc position. The research project will be focused on the development of filtering techniques for extracting specific signal content from simulation data, especially near boundaries, as well spline filtering. This entails aspects from approximation theory, wavelets, error estimation of simulation data, and contribution to the SIAC Magic ToolBox. Proposed Applications are visualization and turbulence modelling. The project will span theory, algorithms, software and applications.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Supportive mentoring in a positive environment.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• Excellent programming skills in at least one of Matlab, Fortran, Python, Julia, or C++.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, as this will be required in day-to-day work. 

Preferred qualifications

•  Research expertise in Numerical Analysis is the most important selection criteria, and should be shown through scientific publications/doctoral dissertation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate with local colleagues as well as collaborators at other institutions within Sweden and abroad.
• Demonstrated pedagogical ability is of merit, as well as awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality. 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

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About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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