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Applications are invited for a Research Associate – I (postdoctoral fellow) position in the areas of analytic number theory and special functions. The selected candidate will be carrying research along with Prof. Atul Dixit in the above areas and will be funded by the Core Research Grant of Prof. Dixit. More information about the research interests of Atul Dixit can be found on his website http://people.iitgn.ac.in/~adixit/

Name of the position: Research Associate – I (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Salary: Rs. 47,000+ HRA (as per norms)

Qualifications: The applicant should have 

1. A Ph.D. in Mathematics with expertise in the areas of analytic number theory and special functions. Knowledge of modular forms is desired.
2. The candidate must at least have his/her Ph.D. thesis submitted if the PhD degree has not already been awarded.

Apart from research, the applicant may be expected to contribute to other academic activities of the institute including teaching.

Duration: The appointment is for one year (possibility of extension on the basis of performance).

Application Process: Applications may be sent directly to Prof. Atul Dixit at adixit@iitgn.ac.in. Each applicant should include a single PDF file containing

1. A complete updated CV with the details of all educational qualifications, research experiences, publications, and names of three references (see below).
2. Brief summary of doctoral research and most recent research work (max 2 pages).
3. Brief summary of future research plans (max 2 pages).

Please mention “Application for a Research Associate position in Mathematics– 2022” as the subject of the email.

Deadline: Applications received by July 22, 2022 will receive full consideration.

Letters of reference: For full consideration, each applicant must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Prof. Atul Dixit via email at adixit@iitgn.ac.in.

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IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow under a major project on History of Mathematics in India (HoMI). The selected candidate (1) must have demonstrated exemplary academic record and research potential (see necessary qualifications below); (2) will conduct research at IIT Gandhinagar in collaboration with internal and external mentors / experts; (3) is expected to help the Institute with various departmental and teaching-related activities.

• Name of the post: Post-Doctoral Fellow
• Duration of appointment: 2 years; extendable for another year subject to evaluation
• Salary and other benefits: Rs.60,000 to 80,000 per month, HRA and medical benefits according to institute norms
• Age limit: Preferably below 35 years
• Essential qualification: PhD in Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science
• Desirable qualifications:
  • Background in History of Mathematics
  • Knowledge of Sanskrit and/or other classical languages of India

Candidates must email their applications to homi@iitgn.ac.in by October 15, 2020, attaching the following documents in a single pdf file (named in the pattern “HoMI_PDF_application_[Name of the applicant]”):

1. A cover letter with a signature of the candidate.
2. A detailed CV with biodata, academic details, professional experiences and other pertinent information.
3. Scanned copies of original certificates and testimonials. Provisional certificate to be attached in case the PhD (or some other) degree has not been awarded.
4. List of publications.
5. A short research statement, not exceeding 2 pages.

Besides, at least 3 letters of recommendations should be emailed directly to homi@iitgn.ac.in with a mention of “LOR_[Name of the applicant]” in the subject line of the emails.

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The discipline of Mathematics at IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for the IIT Gandhinagar Early-Career Fellowship (IITGN-ECF). ECF fellows will work with faculty members on well-identified research problems that lead to significant research contributions.
Research areas of interest include Algebraic Geometry, Analytic Number Theory, Arithmetic Geometry, Commutative algebra, Diophantine geometry, Dynamical systems, Elliptic partial differential equations, Fluid dynamics, Mathematical modelling, Operator algebras, Ordinary differential equations, Probability theory and stochastic processes, Probabilistic number theory, Quantum groups, and Special functions.
As part of the application process, the applicants will develop a research proposal in a prescribed format in collaboration with a faculty member at IITGN. The plan will outline their research and professional objectives and must be endorsed by the proposed faculty collaborator. We encourage interested candidates to directly contact their prospective faculty collaborator. Please see https://math.iitgn.ac.in/faculty/ for a list of the faculty members in Mathematics at IIT Gandhinagar.
Eligibility: Scholars with a doctoral degree from an Institution in India after 1st July 2019 with an outstanding academic track record. The candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis are also welcome to apply.
Fellowship: Rs 1,00,000 per month (Rs 90,000 plus Rs 10,000 HRA). Professional development grant of up to Rs 2 Lakh per year.
Last Date: The application deadline is 31st July 2020.
Duration: One year (can be extended up to two years if performance is outstanding).
For more information, refer to https://www.iitgn.ac.in/research/early_career_fellowship

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the areas of Operator algebras, Noncommutative geometry and Quantum groups. The selected candidate will be carrying out research along with Prof. Bipul Saurabh in the above areas, and will be funded by the institute

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Last Date of Application upto: March 15, 2020.

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the area of number theory and algebraic geometry. The selected candidate will be carrying out research along with Dr. Arnab Saha in the above areas, and will be funded by the institute.

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Last Date of Application upto: December 31, 2019.

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IITGN invites applications for faculty positions at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor in all areas of Mathematics. The candidate must have an excellent academic record and a demonstrated potential for excellence in research. A faculty member is expected to teach at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, conduct independent research in the candidate’s field of expertise, and contribute to institute-building activities.

Please see the rolling advertisement on the institute website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/faculty-recruitment.htm