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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Offer Description
We are excited to announce a postdoctoral position within a project “Constraint-based analysis in Mechanics” (CVUT Starting Grant 2026 led by Ivan Gudoshnikov, Ph.D.). The project is directed towards mathematical modeling of irreversible mechanical processes, such as elastoplasticty (with strain hardening and softening), fracture and damage by the means of variational and quasi-variational inequalities, in particular, sweeping processes and their state-dependent generalizations. The goals of the project extend beyond proving the existence of a solution, and include analysis of problems, coming from specific mechanical models, limiting behavior analysis (shakedown theory with a mathematical level of rigor), applications of optimal control methods for sweeping processes, and topological analysis in the spirit of Hodge decomposition. To represent the spatial structure, we work in the setting of Partial Differential Equations for continuous bodies, as well as in the setting of discrete networks of springs (the so-called Lattice Spring Models). In the former setting, BV-, BD-, and measure-valued solutions play an important role of accounting for free discontinuities and localizations.
The prospective postdoctoral fellow is expected to:
- do mathematical research in the setting of variational inequalities / sweeping processes, involving the aspects of functional analysis, partial differential equations, Sobolev spaces, convex analysis, optimization, measure theory,
- be interested in mechanical applications to deformable bodies,
- contribute to writing and publishing of research papers in quality scientific journals,
- participate in the preparation of further project proposals.
Additionally, knowledge of any of the following topics would be an advantage:
- continuum mechanics (elasticity, plasticity, damage, fracture mechanics, granular and porous materials etc.),
- free discontinuity problems,
- prox-regular sets,
- constrained optimization, complementarity problems, semi-smooth Newton method,
- linear-algerbaic aspects of graph theory (see Bapat, “Graphs and matrices”), rigidity of graphs, Cayley-Menger variety,
- discrete exterior calculus, de Rham-type Hilbert complexes.
Programming skills with Python/NumPy or C++ are welcome, but they are not crucial for this position.
Where to apply
E-mail: ivan.gudoshnikov@fsv.cvut.cz
Requirements
- Research Field: Mathematics » Applied mathematics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Participation in an ambitious interdisciplinary research project connecting mathematics and mechanics, hosted at a globally renown institution
- An initial appointment for 2 years. An extension up to the end of 2029 is possible in the case of a mutual interest.
- Net salary about 53K CZK monthly; see the Numbeo database for the cost of living in Prague
- Travel support for conferences and research visits.
Institutional benefits:
- An informal and inclusive international working environment at the Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering.
- Office facilities located on the Czech Technical University in Prague’s Dejvice campus. Prague regularly ranks among the top five European cities to live in (cf. Time Out Magazine index for 2021)
- Full social and health insurance
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Children’s corner, kindergarten, and elementary school operated by the Czech Technical University in Prague
- Additional benefits such as subsidized meals, yearly benefits supporting recreational and sports activities, as well as health care programs
- Relocation assistance.
Eligibility criteria
- Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics or a similar field.
- Appropriate publication record (e.g., about 3 quality papers for a recent Ph.D. in Mathematics)
- Knowledge and experience with some of the topics, described above.
- Speaking, reading and writing in English.
Selection process
The application package should contain:
- A letter of motivation.
- List of publications.
- Short CV (2-3 pages).
- a copy of a Ph. D. diploma, or a written statement from a Ph. D. advisor certifying a date of completing a Ph. D. program in the near future.
- The application package may include up to two letters of reference.
The package can be submitted by email to: ivan.gudoshnikov@fsv.cvut.cz. Suitable candidates will be invited to online interviews. New applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Additional comments
For more information
- Inquiries from interested candidates prior to the submission of the full package are welcome to ivan.gudoshnikov@fsv.cvut.cz
- About employment conditions or living in Prague: please consult the comprehensive information.
Contact Information
- Institution: Czech Technical University in Prague
- Faculty: Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Contact person: Ivan Gudoshnikov
- Contact e-mail: ivan.gudoshnikov@fsv.cvut.cz
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Country: Czech Republic
- City: Prague 6
- Postal Code: 16629
- Street: Thákurova 7
Contact
- State/Province: Czech Republic
- City: Prague
- Website: https://www.fsv.cvut.cz/?lang=en
- Street: Thákurova 7
- Postal Code: 16629