ICMAT _ Institute of Mathematical Sciences

Institute of Mathematical Sciences (ICMAT)

Areas of research: Mathematics. Location: Madrid Webpage: www.icmat.es; Contact: europa@icmat.es

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (ICMAT) is a joint research centre constituted by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and three Madrid universities: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), and Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). The agreement among these four entities creates synergies between the main mathematics departments in Madrid, which allows ICMAT members to benefit from the opportunities that each organization offers.

The main objective of the ICMAT is to become a leading international research centre of excellence offering internationally recognized doctoral and post-doctoral training courses, as well as stimulating high quality mathematical, interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The ICMAT also organizes events of international standing and promotes dissemination activities.

The ICMAT has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence label twice and, in May 2016 it became a member of ERCOM (European Research Centres on Mathematics), the EMS (European Mathematical Society) Committee.

The ICMAT conducts research in all branches of mathematics (https://www.icmat.es/ en/research/lines) with the support of 54 research staff, 26 postdocs, 50 PhD students and 18 administrative staff. Since its foundation in 2007, ICMAT researchers have been awarded ten ERC grants and 66 PhD theses have been defended. Furthermore, the Institute participates in the Master and PhD programmes of the three Madrid universities. Since September 2010, the ICMAT has organised 87 conferences and workshops, 25 schools, 13 thematic trimesters, 66 colloquia, 72 advanced courses and 829 seminars. Over 5,500 researchers have visited the ICMAT and around 1,000 visitors have been welcomed for stays, including renowned mathematicians such as S. Donaldson, C. Fefferman and N. Hitchin, who have a long-standing relationship with the Institute.

Working at the ICMAT guarantees access to an infrastructure of the highest level for the pursuit of research in mathematics. In addition, the library “Jorge Juan” provides access to the largest catalogue of publications in mathematics in Spain, including electronic subscriptions. Access to several clusters for high-capacity scientific computing is also provided. ICMAT develops a Public Communication and Outreach Programme to reach

general audiences, through press releases, media collaborations, outreach activities, etc. The ICMAT also provides the following services: Transfer and Europe Office, Outreach and Communication Office, the Severo Ochoa Office, Administration Office, and IT Services.

The ICMAT is currently taking part, among others, in several projects under the EU research funding programmes FP7 and H2020: IRSES network; IF_MSCA; ERC Grants, a Research and Innovation Action on cybersecurity, and several COST actions. The ICMAT runs a Permanent Endowed Chair by the AXA Research Fund.

In conclusion, the variety and quality of the ICMAT scientific activities, together with its wide international network, makes the ICMAT a highly suitable centre for young mathematicians seeking advanced training and developing new collaborations. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES 2017-2018

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The ICMAT offers an attractive environment as host institution of public and private research funding programmes (ERC, post-doctoral fellowship of the AXA Research Foundation, MSCA, Juan de la Cierva, Ramón y Cajal and PhD grants). It cooperates with the Woman for Africa Foundation with visiting postdoc positions for African female mathematicians and has access to the Talent attraction programme of the Regional Government of Madrid.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOCTORAL TRAINEES (R1)

The Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness provides four PhD grants to students that would like to perform their PhD thesis at ICMAT, in the framework of the “Severo Ochoa” Excellence Research Centres programme, and three more PhD grants associated to Spanish National grants. More information can be found at: https://www. icmat.es/resources/employment/FPI

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCED RESEARCHERS (R2 and R3)

ICMAT offers postdoctoral appointments for researchers in Mathematics with an excellent curriculum who wish to pursue their research career at the ICMAT.

• 1-year contracts with financial conditions similar to European programmes, • Call dates: 1st January - 1st March 2018. Incorporation: 1st September 2018, • Applications should include a motivation letter, a research statement, a CV, and two letters of recommendation which should be sent directly by the referees.

More information at www.icmat.es or contacting severo.ochoa@icmat.es