POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN HARMONIC ANALYSIS AND APPROXIMATION (REF. 2026-04-P05006)
The CRM (www.crm.cat) is an independent research centre in the CERCA network since 2008, with the purpose of promoting both advanced training and research in all areas of mathematics, in collaboration with universities and other research institutions in Catalonia. CRM’s mission includes transferring knowledge based on the centre's research to society and aiming at having societal impact.
Research at CRM covers a wide spectrum of fields, from the most fundamental areas (algebra/number theory/geometry/topology, analysis and PDEs, combinatorics and dynamical systems) to applied mathematics (in the fields of biomedicine, climate change mitigation and adaptation and natural hazards).
The Approximation Theory and Harmonic Analysis group at the CRM is offering a one-year Postdoctoral position in Fourier Analysis and Approximation under the supervision of Prof. Sergey Tikhonov. This position is funded by project PID2023-150984NB-I00.
The successful candidate may start anytime between June 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026. The position is open to recent PhD graduates and candidates with prior postdoctoral experience. A strong background in Fourier analysis and approximation theory is required.
Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2026.
LINES OF INVESTIGATION
The main topics include Fourier analysis and Approximation theory, with special attention on:
- Uncertainty principle relations
- Fourier inequalities
- Extremal problems
- Signal reconstruction
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must hold a PhD in mathematics or applied mathematics by the time the contract begins
- A strong background in in Fourier analysis and approximation theory is required
CONTRACT DETAILS - Full-time (37,55/week)
- Estimated starting date: between June 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026
- Duration of the contract: 1 year
- Salary set by collective agreement depending on qualifications and experience.
Documents to submit:
The selection process consists of:
1) 2 or 3 recommendation letters should be sent directly to rrhh@crm.cat before the deadline
2) Applicants must submit
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter (1 page maximum)
- Research statement (2 pages maximum)
- Copy of the PhD diploma
Send the documentation by email to rrhh@crm.cat until April 29, 2026
For more information, please contact rrhh@crm.cat
3) Short list: assessment of the fulfilment of the minimum requirements of the offer.
4) Selection: evaluation of the shortlisted candidates by a total score according to objective criteria. Based on the provided application documents of each candidate, the evaluation committee will evaluate qualitatively: the adaption of the previous training and career to the profile offered, the recommendation letters, the main results achieved (papers, proceedings, etc.), the statement of interest, and other merits; taking in account the alignment of these items to the topic offered.
5) Final decision: The resolution will be formally communicated and will be published in the CRM careers section.
The CRM has subscribed to the requirements and principles of the European Research Charter and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Recruitment will be carried out in accordance with the regulations of the “Llei de l'Estatut dels Treballadors”. The CRM considers the principles of equality on grounds of sex, marital status, nationality, political or religious convictions, sexual orientation, or others, as well as the universal accessibility of people with disabilities provided that they pass the selection processes and can prove their compatibility with the development of the tasks of the job. If any candidate has suggestions or complaints about the selection process, please contact us at rrhh@crm.cat.
