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2015 CRM-PISA JUNIOR VISITING POSITIONS

deadline: 19 December 2014

Announcement


Call for applications

The Centro di Ricerca Matematica "Ennio De Giorgi" invites applications for 3 two-year post-doc research positions named "Junior Visiting Positions" covering the following subject matters:

  • Position n. 1: Algebra and Geometry
  • Position n. 2: Mathematical Analysis and Probability
  • Position n. 3: Dynamical Systems and Information Theory

    One position is entirely supported by the Centro De Giorgi, one is partially supported by the "Fondazione Emma e Giovanni Sansone". Position n. 3 is entirely supported by UniCredit Bank as part of the research project "Dynamics and Information Theory Research Institute" under the agreement in force between the Scuola Normale Superiore and UniCredit S.p.a. for 2014.

    Appointments will be made for two years, subject to positive evaluation of the research activity carried out during the first year.
    The annual gross compensation is 32,580,02 Euros, corresponding to a monthly salary of approximately EUR 2,000 after tax.
    An additional research allowance will also be available up to EUR 1,000 per year depending on the CRM financial resources. Residual amounts cannot be moved to the following year.
    Contracts should preferably be started in October 2015. It is not possible to start the visit during the month of August, when the Centre is closed.
    Visitors are expected to be resident and actively participate to the research activities of the Centre.

    Applicants who obtained their PhD within the past 5 years are particularly encouraged to apply. PhD students can also apply, provided they obtain their PhD no later than 1st October 2015.(1)

    Prospective candidate must prepare their applications in strict compliance with the terms included in the official announcement published on the website of the Scuola Normale Superiore: http://www.sns.it/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno559/ .

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 19th DECEMBER 2014.


    How to apply

    Candidates meeting all the aforementioned requisites, who wish to participate in the selection process, must apply specifically for a single position among the three listed above. They must submit:

    • a filled-out and signed application form, including the indication of at least two experts in the field of research who may provide reference letters upon the candidate's request,

    • one photocopy (non-authenticated) of a valid identification document,

    • a CV dated and duly signed, containing a detailed description of the studies and professional experience, as well as any other information or experience that the candidate believes may be useful to the evaluation of her/his application.

    • a list of all publications available online (with the details needed to retrieve them online),

    • one copy of all relevant publications not available online,

    • a list of the aforementioned documents, qualifications, publications

    • any other document, qualification, publication that the candidate believes may be useful to the evaluation of her/his application.


    The APPLICATION FORM can be downloaded from the following links:

    In English http://www.sns.it/en/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno559/

    In Italian http://www.sns.it/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno559/


    To submit applications candidates must send all the required documents, fully completed, dated and signed, as Pdf files by e-mail to: job.opportunities@sns.it and quote in the subject “CRM JVP 2015-2016 + Subject matter”.
    Applicants who have a "PEC - Posta elettronica certificata" (Italian certified electronic mail address) must send their application to: protocollo@pec.sns.it


    Completed applications, as well as reference letters, must reach the Scuola Normale by December 19th, 2014. (2)


    BEFORE APPLYING, FOR FULL REFERENCE PLEASE CHECK THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITALIAN at:
    http://www.sns.it/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno559/

    AN ENGLISH VERSION IS AVAILABLE at:
    http://www.sns.it/en/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno559/


    (1) It is a requirement of the Italian law that candidates for this post must have obtained their PhD by the date of the contract and, in any case, no later than October 1st 2015.
    (2) It is mandatory that all documents (including letters of reference) reach the Scuola Normale by December 19th, 2014.