COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for the position of postdoctoral position (assistant professor) in the NCN Maestro grant no 2023/50/A/ST1/00447 entitled:

Beyond classical hydrodynamics - new mathematical description of physical phenomena

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About the programme/project/undertaking

Title of programme/project/undertaking

Beyond classical hydrodynamics - new mathematical description of physical phenomena

Type of programme/project/undertaking

Maestro 15

Funding institution

National Science Centre

Duration of programme/project/undertaking

24.07.2024 – 23.07.2029

Head of programme/project/undertaking

prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Świerczewska-Gwiazda

Description of programme/project/undertaking

The project investigates the mathematical foundations of fluid mechanics, focusing on the limitations of classical models, such as the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, in real-world applications. Recent discoveries, such as the existence of infinitely many low-regularity solutions, reveal pathological behaviors that undermine the predictive reliability of these models. Therefore, the research considers complex factors, such as electric fields, capillary effects, vortices, and phase transitions, going beyond traditional theoretical frameworks. One of the key objectives is to establish rigorous connections between different models describing the same phenomena at various scales. This approach aims to address challenges related to nonlinear systems and deepen the theoretical understanding of fluid dynamics. The research findings will also provide insights into related areas, such as biological systems, which conceptually resemble fluid mechanics.

Position details

Position title

postdoctoral position (assistant professor)

Organisational unit

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics

Employment group

research

Position profile

R2

Academic discipline

Mathematics

Number of positions

2

Form of employment and length of working time

contract of employment - full-time position

Expected date of commencement of work and employment period

• no sooner than on 1 September 2026; starting date to be set between the candidate and principal investigator
• the duration of employment: for 12 months with the possible extension

Remuneration

around PLN 8 850 gross/month

Other working conditions

• workplace: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw
• the position comes with no teaching obligations and generous travel budget

Basic responsibilities and obligations

• conducting research within the scope of research tasks in the project;
• publishing results of research

Conditions for entering the competition

• the competition may be entered by candidates who meet the conditions set out in art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended);
• at the moment of employment, the candidate must hold a PhD degree in either mathematics or informatics;
• significant scientific achievements;
• plan for future research activities;
• international experience.

In addition, we expect

that candidates at the moment of employment hold a PhD degree in mathematics - the degree can be obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in project - and have an excellent background in one or more of the following fields:

• partial differential equations,
• functional analysis,
• measure theory.

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Criteria for the assessment of candidates in a competition

The criteria indicated below will be taken into account considering the position and stage of professional development of the candidate:

• publications – the substantive value of the publication and the reputation of the journal in which it was published. The quality of publications should be more important than their number;
• managing of research projects or participating in research projects;
• talks given at scientific conferences, with particular emphasis on invited talks;
• participation in scientific committees of conferences;
• research internships in other research centres;
• scientific cooperation with scientists from other research centres;
• organizing and managing research groups;
• popularisation of the results and other forms of dissemination.

Competition rules

Announcement reference number

SOB/D110/2026/1/GR-7219

Keywords

Applied mathematics, Mathematical analysis

Deadline for submitting applications

26 June 2026

Method of submitting an application

• to apply for the position, candidate should send an email entitled [POSTDOC – MAESTRO] and attach the required documents in pdf format;
• applications should be sent to the following address: aswiercz@mimuw.edu.pl

Required documents

• signed information on personal data processing (attached);
• signed declaration of the candidate (attached);
• copy of doctoral diploma;
• Curriculum Vitae that:
  1. presents an overview of the background and scientific achievements of the candidate;
  2. lists all the candidate’s research works (including not yet published manuscripts);
  3. gives a list of three experienced researchers that may provide references for the candidate.

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated.

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process, please read the Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment at the University of Warsaw.

Stages of the competition

The competition consists of the following stages:

• Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
• Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
• Stage III - interview with selected candidates,
• Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
• Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.

Anticipated date and method of notification of the competition outcomes

• 15 July 2026
• the results will be communicated to the candidates electronically by the principal investigator

Contact for any questions relating to the competition

• aswiercz@mimuw.edu.pl
• always add the reference number;
• accessibility needs should be indicated in CV as: Other relevant information from a candidate

Employing faculty/unit

Research profile of faculty/unit

https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en

Teaching profile of faculty/unit

n/a

Other information

The competition committee consists of:

• prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Świerczewska-Gwiazda (chair);
• dr hab. Marek Bodnar, prof. ucz.;
• prof. dr hab. Błażej Miasojedow;
• dr hab. Zuzanna Szymańska (ICM UW);
• prof. dr hab. Anna Zdunik.

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