Openings

Postdoc positions at Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Department of Mathematics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for one postdoctoral position, in collaboration with Professor Bangti Jin. The position is an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in applied and computational mathematics, especially inverse problems, numerical analysis, and machine learning.

The term of appointment will be one year with the possibility of two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The term of appointment may commence anytime on or after July 1, 2022.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will be part of a team with expertise in many areas of inverse problems and scientific computing. Together with the team, you will contribute to developing mathematical theory and computational methods for solving inverse problems. Current research topics within the team include (but not limited to): Stochastic iterative methods for inverse problems, Neural networks for solving PDE inverse problems, Inverse problems for differential equations (e.g., fractional diffusion), Numerical methods for differential equations, and Adaptive methods for topology optimization, etc.

During the research stay, you will either develop new algorithms or conduct mathematical analysis on of these potential topics.

Candidates must have obtained a PhD preceding the start date of appointment in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields, and have a strong background and track record of accomplishment in analysis, inverse problems, or machine learning. A strong background in analysis (real analysis, functional analysis, PDEs) or outstanding programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is essential. Previous experience in numerical methods for PDEs (finite difference, finite element), PDE theory, deep learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow) is highly desirable.

We offer

CUHK is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The Department of Mathematics in CUHK has developed a strong reputation in teaching and research. Many of the faculty members are internationally renowned and are recipients of prestigious awards and honours. The graduates are successful in both academia and industry. The Department is highly ranked internationally, e.g., it is 31st and 37th in the 2020 and 2021 QS World University Rankings, and 46th and 41st in the 2020 and 2021 US News Rankings, respectively.

Inquiries and application procedure

Inquiries and application should be addressed directly to Prof. Bangti Jin via bangti.jin@gmail.com. The complete set of application should include: a letter of the application (cover letter), Curriculum vitae (including the names and contact info of two referees), research statements (optional) and research proposal (optional). Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2022 and will continue until the position are filled.