The Group of Mathematical Physics of the University of Lisbon (http://gfm.cii.fc.ul.pt/en), Portugal, invites applications for two research post-doctoral positions in Mathematics within the scope of the following Portuguese Science Foundation project:

"Eigenvalues of the Laplacian: analytic, geometric and computational aspects" (PTDC/MAT/101007/2008).

Positions are for one year, starting before the end of 2010, with the possibility of extension for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is 17.940 euros/year (tax free), and there are no teaching duties associated with the position.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics (or equivalent) obtained preferably after January 1, 2007, and must show very strong research promise in (at least) one of the relevant areas for the project:

• Laplacian, Schrodinger and related operators
• Spectral geometry
• Numerical analysis

Please send a curriculum vitae, reprints, preprints, dissertation abstract, and a research statement (of no more than 1,000 words) to

Patrícia Paraíba
Complexo Interdisciplinar ­- UL
Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 2
P-1649-003 Lisboa
Portugal
tel +351 217904739
fax +351 217954288
email patricia@cii.fc.ul.pt

Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the same address. To ensure full consideration, complete application packages should be received by January 15, 2010, when the review of applications begins. The process continues until both positions have been filled.

The Group of Mathematical Physics is devoted to scientific excellence and has been ranked as one of the best Portuguese research units in Mathematics in all international evaluations. The selection of candidates will be performed strictly according to this scientific policy.

Additional information about the group and the positions may be found at http://www.ciul.ul.pt/~freitas/projecteig2009.html.

For any questions regarding either the project or the positions please e–mail Prof. Pedro Freitas (freitas@cii.fc.ul.pt).

Vacant posts: 2

Application deadline: 15 Janeiro 2010
(The Application's deadline must be confirmed on the Job Description)

Required education Level: Ph.D. in Mathematics (or equivalent) obtained preferably after January 1, 2007.

Required language: English, excelent reading, writing, comprehension and conversation.