Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Researcher) in Mathematics/Computer Science at the University of Warsaw

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Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Researcher) in Mathematics/Computer Science at the University of Warsaw

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Offer DescriptionCOMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENTThe Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for the position of assistant professor (pol. adiunkt).POSITION DETAILS

• Position title: Assistant professor (pol. adiunkt)
• Organisational unit: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, Institute of Informatics
• Employment group: Research
• Position profile: R2
• Academic discipline: Informatics
• Number of positions: 1
• Form of employment and length of working time: Employment contract, full-time employment
• Expected date of commencement: From January 1, 2026 (exact date to be determined by the project leader in agreement with the selected candidate); fixed-term employment for 12 months
• Remuneration: Basic remuneration PLN 8300 gross/month plus allowance for years of service (upon documentation of work experience) and the additional annual remuneration
• Other working conditions:

• Workplace: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw
• The position comes with no teaching obligations

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

• Conducting research related to the scientific project titled “Calculus of variations in machine learning problems”, in particular:

• variational formulation of neural network learning
• convergence of Langevin Monte Carlo algorithms
• Dissemination of research results through participation in scientific conferences, presentations, and publication in reputable scientific journals.

CONDITIONS FOR ENTERING THE COMPETITION

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text).
• At the moment of employment, the candidate must hold a PhD degree in mathematics or related fields. The degree must be obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project.
• The applicant must have obtained the PhD at an institution other than the hiring one, or have completed at least a 10-month continuous and documented postdoctoral fellowship in an institution other than the project-hosting institution and in a country different from the one in which the PhD was obtained.
• Significant scientific achievements.
• International experience.

In addition, we expect:

• At the time of employment, the candidate must hold a PhD in mathematics (or equivalent) and have suitable expertise to conduct research in mathematics, especially in one or more of the following areas:

• calculus of variations
• optimal transport theory
• theoretical aspects of machine learning

Restrictions:

• During the period of employment, the employee cannot receive remuneration under another employment contract.
• During the remuneration period under the OPUS 28 project UMO-2024/55/B/ST6/01694 “Calculus of variations in machine learning problems”, the employee must not receive other remuneration from direct costs of NCN-funded research projects.

CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CANDIDATES * Scientific Achievements

• Number and quality of publications (including JCR-listed journals), assessed in the context of the candidate’s research career length
• Participation in research projects (national and international)
• Presentations at scientific conferences
• Bibliometric indicators (e.g., IF, h-index, depending on the discipline)
• Research Experience and Competence

• Alignment with the project’s topic
• Familiarity with relevant tools, methods, and techniques
• Soft and Organizational Skills

• Communication and teamwork
• Independence in planning and conducting research
• Ability to present research results (orally and in writing)
• Motivation

• Motivation to work in the advertised position
• Potential for scientific and publication development

COMPETITION RULES

• Announcement reference number: SOB/D110/2025/1/66-7513
• Keywords: Applied mathematics, machine learning, optimal transport, calculus of variations
• Deadline for applications: September 30, 2025
• Method of submitting an application:

Candidates should email their applications titled “[POSTDOC – OPUS-28]” with required documents in PDF format to:Required documents:

• Copy of doctoral diploma
• Completed CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE (attached)
• List of three experienced researchers that may serve as references

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!STAGES OF COMPETITION * Formal evaluation of documents

• Substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents
• Interview (online or in-person) with selected candidates – presentation of previous achievements and proposed research plan
• Final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements
• Online meeting of competition commission
• Adjudication of the competition and announcement of results

Notification of results: Candidates will be informed electronically by the principal investigator by September 30, 2025.CONTACTFor any questions relating to the competition, write to:
Always add the announcement reference number.Accessibility needs should be indicated on candidate’s application with an annotation: Other relevant information from a candidate.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Employing faculty/unit research profile:
• Teaching profile of faculty/unit:

Competition committee: * Prof. Błażej Miasojedow (Chair)

• Prof. Piotr Gwiazda (IMPAN, ICM)
• Prof. Piotr Mucha
• Dr hab. Zuzanna Szymańska (ICM UW)
• Prof. Anna Zdunik

The University of Warsaw has implemented a procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation and for undertaking follow-up actions. For more information about this topic and the processing of candidates’ personal data, please follow the link.The University of Warsaw is a winner of the HR Excellence in Research award granted by the European Commission to institutions adhering to the European Charter for Researchers.Where to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field Mathematics Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentInternal Application form(s) neededSOBD1102025166-7513.pdfEnglish(1.42 MB – PDF)Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics Country Poland GeofieldContact State/ProvinceMazovia Province CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetKrakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 Postal Code02-097STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:49:07 GMT

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