University of Ruhuna

About the project You will join an interdisciplinary project delivered through a collaboration between the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, the School of Biological Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton.The project will deliver an integrated understanding of plant acoustic emission generation and reception, including transmission pathways through plant tissues and (where relevant) soil. The modelling work will be tightly coupled to experimental campaigns and will use image-derived structures (including XCT images where available) to develop mechanistic, validated mathematical multiscale models. We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a modelling background to lead development of the project’s multiphysics modelling framework. Key accountabilities / duties You will: Develop models describing acoustic emission generation and reception/sensitivity in plants, aligned with experimental observations. Build image-informed model geometries and structures (e.g., using XCT datasets available within the team) and develop appropriate multiscale representations. Implement and run multiphysics simulations (e.g., vibroacoustics/wave propagation in complex media; soil–plant coupling where relevant), including parameter studies and sensitivity analyses. Work iteratively with experimental colleagues to guide measurement design, interpret results and perform model validation. Contribute to reproducible modelling workflows (version control, documentation, shareable code and outputs) and participate in production of open research outputs. Support and lead preparation of publications, presentations and final project deliverables. Candidate requirements Essential: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent qualifications and experience in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Acoustics, Computational Science or a closely related discipline. Strong experience in numerical/computational modelling (e.g., FEM/multiphysics, wave propagation, computational mechanics). Evidence of scientific programming and good software/reproducibility practice (e.g., Python/MATLAB/C++ and/or established modelling platforms). Familiarity with asymptotic and multiscale mathematical analysis methods to ground proof numerical simulations Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplinary boundaries. Desirable: Experience with image-based modelling workflows (CT/XCT segmentation-to-mesh pipelines). Experience with inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, or modelling of biological tissues/porous media. Please email Michal Kalkowski m.kalkowski@soton.ac.uk for any informal enquiries.

Description The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position in the broad research areas of non-associative algebras and representation theory. Although all applicants with a background in these two areas will be considered, priority will be given to candidates who have prior experience with modular Lie superalgebras. Candidates must hold a PhD in mathematics or Theoretical Physics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cutting-edge research in Representation Theory or Non-Associative Algebras, and experience in doing research in representation theory or non-associative algebras. The Post-Doctoral Associate will be appointed for a duration of two years and will work under the supervision of Professor Sofiane Bouarroudj. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. The screening and assessment of applications will begin on March 1st and will continue until positions are successfully filled. Further questions may be directed to sofiane.bouarroudj@nyu.edu. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. This position is not in the United States. The applicant must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki invites applications for an PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Position description The call is open for candidates with research expertise in financial mathematics. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated potential for research and leadership at the highest international level, relative to their current career stage. In addition to striving towards excellence in research, the appointee is expected to lead and develop the study track of Insurance and Financial mathematics in the Master’s programme in Mathematics and Statistics (MAST) and to take advantage of national and international funding opportunities to establish and maintain a new research direction and a research group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Helsinki. Appointments from this call are made at Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) level. The appointee will also be expected to participate in teaching and development of courses in stochastic analysis and financial mathematics in the master’s program MAST and supervision of master’s theses in the study track of Insurance and Financial mathematics. We encourage all candidates to include in their Academic portfolio (see below) a description how their previous experience and qualifications support this. The expected amount of lecturing is 20 ECTS credits (15-20 ECTS credits for Assistant/Associate Professors) per year, where 5 credits typically correspond to one lecture course having 28 hours of contact teaching. The appointee will also need to carry out standard duties related to their position at the department, such as administration and tutoring. Collaboration with industry is encouraged. Qualifications We seek talented candidates with a doctorate degree, post-doctoral experience, and recent demonstration of excellence in research in financial mathematics as well as teaching experience in accordance with their career stage. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application period. The successful candidate may be appointed to either a professorship or an assistant or associate professorship (tenure track), depending on their qualifications and career stage. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level shows potential to be a future research leader and is expected to develop an independent, externally funded line of research in financial mathematics. At the associate level, significant evidence of these achievements is already required. Professors must possess top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in leading research, the ability to provide research-based teaching and supervise theses, evidence of international collaboration in their research field, and be recognised as having a significant influence on their field. For more information on the tenure track model and the assessment criteria, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/academic-careers/tenure-track. Candidates must be fluent in written and oral English. While proficiency in Finnish and Swedish is not mandatory in this position, it is considered an advantage, and we encourage our community members to learn the local languages to support integration and better prepare for future leadership roles at the University. To assist with this, the University offers a range of resources, such as a structured language learning path for those interested in improving their Finnish and Swedish skills. Good co-operation and interaction skills are considered an advantage for the applicant. What we offer The University will offer the appointee an attractive career opportunity in top-level research and research-based teaching, possibilities for international collaboration, and, for assistant/ associate professors, prerequisites to grow into full professorship. The contracts for assistant and associate professors have a fixed term of 3–5 years, towards the end of which an evaluation is made concerning possible promotion to the next level. Assuming a successful evaluation at the end of the associate professorship, a promotion to a permanent full professorship will ensue. A typical starting gross salary for a newly appointed professor is 84000–98000 euros/year. For assistant and associate professors, starting gross salaries are 68000-74000 euros/year and 76000-82000 euros/year, respectively. The selected person will also get a startup package to set up a research group. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including preventive occupational health services and general medical care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University is an equal opportunity workplace and we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. We support the compatibility of work and family-life e.g. by providing an opportunity for 6 weeks of paid annual leave. The University assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland and e.g. offers support for language studies to learn Finnish and Swedish. Finland is a family-friendly country with generous parental leaves, affordable state-subsidized day care that is available for all children, as well as world-renowned free primary education and universal healthcare. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer and living in Helsinki, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers and https://welcome.hel.fi. How to apply Applications must have the following attachments as one single pdf file (in English): A cover letter describing the candidate’s suitability for the position and motivation to apply for it (1–2 pages). An academic portfolio, including a list of publications, following the guidelines at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/join-us/academic-portfolio. In particular, please outline your near-term research plans and broader research goals as part of the section “Research statement” of the portfolio, and as part of the section “Teaching qualifications” outline your vision in developing study track of Insurance and Financial Mathematics in the master’s program MAST. Please upload the PDF file to the slot reserved for CV. Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki's recruitment system. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2026 (call closes at 23:59 (UTC+3)). External applicants, please submit your application via the Apply Now button. Internal applicants, who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract, please submit your application via the Employee login button. Further information For further information, please contact: About the position and the working environment: Head of Department, Professor Pekka Pankka, pekka.pankka@helsinki.fi About the recruitment process and recruitment system: recruitment@helsinki.fi  *** The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 35,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki. As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Helsinki is the biggest university department of mathematical sciences in Finland. Its multifaceted research has received the highest points in numerous assessments. The Department collaborates actively with other higher education institutions and with several government research institutes both in Finland and abroad.