Ic2026_09_01_Two Postdoctoral Fellowship In Inverse Problems And Machine Learning

BCAM-The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics
Organisation/Company BCAM-The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics Department Inverse problems, partial differential equations (PDEs), and modern neural operator architectures. Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 22 Oct *********:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week full time Offer Starting Date 1 Feb **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 0 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Project: Work on the mathematical foundations and algorithmic development of operator-based machine learning methods for inverse problems governed by PDEs (operator RNNs, shape imaging, noise-aware operator learning, approximation theory). Includes research visits to the University of Helsinki.
Requirements:
PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field (completed before start).
Strong background in analysis of PDEs, inverse problems, and/or numerical analysis.
Interest in mathematical theory of machine learning and neural operators.
Proven track record of high-quality research publications.
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
Offer: 2-year contract starting Jan – Jun ****. Gross annual salary of €31,359 – €38,077 (depending on experience) + moving allowance (€1,000 – €2,000) + family allowances (if applicable) + local tax benefits in Bizkaia + Spanish Public Health System coverage.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
A strong background in the analysis of PDEs, inverse problems, and/or numerical analysis.
Interest in the mathematical theory of machine learning and neural operators.
A proven track record of high-quality research publications in top journals/conferences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an international collaborative research team.
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, with the ability to explain technical ideas to both specialists and non-specialists.
Beyond technical background, we value intellectual character:
Slow, careful thinking: patience to dwell on a problem and let deep understanding develop over time.
Critical thinking: questioning assumptions and distinguishing what is proved from what is merely plausible.
Independence and initiative: ability to set one's own direction and seek out new questions.
Openness to collaboration: genuine enjoyment of joint work and willingness to share ideas freely.
Specific Requirements
Highly motivated researchers with a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field completed before the contract starts.
The post holder will not be required to do any teaching, but if desired, he/she can deliver short courses of his/her choice at the PhD level or be involved in the supervision of graduate students. Organization of scientific events is strongly encouraged.
The position is based at BCAM (Bilbao, Spain), but the researcher must be prepared to spend research visits at the University of Helsinki (at least one quarter of the total time).
Additional Information
Offer: 2-year contract starting Jan – Jun ****. Gross annual salary of €31,359 – €38,077 (depending on experience) + moving allowance (€1,000 – €2,000) + family allowances (if applicable) + local tax benefits in Bizkaia + Spanish Public Health System coverage.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BCAM-The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics Country Spain State/Province Bizkaia City Bilbao Postal Code ***** Street Avenida Mazarredo 14
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