Cauchy postdoctoral fellowship

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CERMICS, the research center in applied mathematics of École nationale des ponts et chaussées, Paris, is pleased to announce a two-year post-doctoral position in mathematics. This position comes with a net salary from 27000€ per year (which can be adjusted depending on the experience of the selected candidate) and is free of teaching duties. However, candidates interested in consolidating their teaching experience will have the opportunity to give lectures at École nationale des ponts et chaussées. Moreover, the selected candidate will get a working budget of 5000€ per year. The position is available for commencement anytime between September 1st and December 15th, 2025.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to suggest collaborations with permanent researchers at CERMICS in their research activities. Additionally, a personal scientific agenda related to the areas covered by CERMICS —mathematical analysis of deterministic and stochastic models, numerical analysis, optimization, operations research, probability, discrete mathematics, etc.— is very much welcome.

For more details regarding living conditions in France, taxes, health insurance, teaching opportunities, working budget, starting dates, visa applications, etc., do not hesitate to contact us.

Important dates

The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2025. The result will be announced in March 2025.

Who can apply?

Individuals with a PhD or those preparing a PhD in mathematics, computer science, or related topics, of any nationality, are eligible to apply. However, the selected candidate must have defended the PhD thesis before the beginning of the post-doctoral contract.

How to apply?

Interested candidates must contact a permanent researcher at CERMICS. Upon endorsement of the application by the researcher, candidates are expected to prepare a research project in collaboration with him or her. The list of researchers at CERMICS is available here.

The candidate must then submit a single pdf file at cauchy@liste.enpc.fr containing the following elements:

  • A cover page summarizing the application:
    • Name of the contacted permanent researcher at CERMICS.
    • Desired starting date.
    • Title of the research project.
  • A resume with the publication list.
  • The research project (maximum two pages).
  • At least two recommandation letters.

Former recipients

2024: Guillaume Chennetier (EDF and CMAP École polytechnique).

Contact

For inquiries regarding the position or the application process, please contact cauchy@liste.enpc.fr.