ERC Starting Grant – Connecting Random Conformal Geometry and Teichmüller Theory (RaConTeich) Eng
Two 2 or 3 year positions financed by the ERC RaConTeich are open
ERC starting grant RaConTeich (number 101116694)
Principal Investigator : Yilin WANG
Duration: 2 years (with possible extension by 1 year)
Description
IHES offers two 2-year postdoctoral position, with a possible extension of 1 year, in mathematics beginning September 2024 and funded by the ERC grant of Professor Yilin WANG.
All candidates working on Schramm-Loewner evolution, Liouville quantum gravity, Liouville conformal field theory, random surfaces, analysis of determinants of Laplacians, stochastic analysis on manifolds (finite and infinite-dimensional), stochastic gradient flow, hyperbolic geometry, geometric function theory, complex analysis, quasiconformal mappings, Teichmuller theory are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates holding a PhD in Mathematics.
The selection will be based on the excellence of previous scientific achievements and the quality of the scientific project.
Contract details:
The IHES scientific environment provides superb conditions for research in mathematics and theoretical physics.
The position will be covered by a competitive package funded by the ERC including:
– a salary and full health coverage
– housing in the IHES residence
– access to the cafeteria for lunch Monday through Friday
– funds to participate in scientific events related to the project.
Applications should be sent online and include: the application form duly completed, a CV, a list of publications, a description of research project and future plans as well as 2 or 3 letters of recommendation.
Next call for applications: Fall 2024
