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Postdoctoral fellow

Finite Element Methods

The successful applicant is expected to pursue research in the area of finite element methods with applications in solid and fluid mechanics. The applicant is expected to be part of the computational mathematics research group that focuses on development of novel finite element methods, in particular, adaptive methods for multiscale and multiphysics problems, with applications in science and engineering. The research activities are interdisciplinary and involve the combination of mathematics, computer science, and applications. See www.math.umu.se/cm for further information.

The position is for a time period of one year with a possible prolongation for another period of one year. The post-doc will be based at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

To qualify for the position you need a PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, or engineering, preferably not older than three years. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have a strong background in finite elements and excellent programming skills with experience in C++, Matlab, and parallel programming, as well as excellent communication skills. Since we strive for a more equal gender distribution within our department, we especially encourage female applicants.

For more information, contact professor Mats G. Larson +46-90-786 5502, mats.larson@math.umu.se, associate professor Klas Markström, +46-90-786 9721, klas.markstrom@math.umu.se, or associate professor Robert Johansson (Head of department), +46-90-786 9365, robert.johansson@math.umu.se. For a general presentation of the department, see www.math.umu.se. See also the International office www.umu.se/international_office for a general presentation of Umeå and the University.

The application should contain a Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates, names and contact details of at least two references, and short accounts of scientific and pedagogic activities. Scientific articles, and other documents the applicant wants to refer to, should be attached.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 315-645-09, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive August 19, 2009 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application!