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Research engineer: semiclassical entropy of toral automorphisms

Université de Strasbourg · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur·e de recherche : entropie semi-classique des automorphismes de tores

This job in plain words

You take part in a mathematics research project at the Institut de Recherche Mathématique Avancée (IRMA) in Strasbourg. The project aims to improve a lower bound on the entropy of eigenfunctions for tori of dimension 4 and higher.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Contract agents only. Civil servants cannot apply for this offer.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Research master's degree (M2) or equivalent
Experience
Recent M2 (less than 5 years old). Research experience is preferred.
Contract
Contract agents only. Project-based fixed-term contract of 12 months.

The profile they want:

  • Solid knowledge of ergodic theory, especially entropy theory.
  • Knowledge of microlocal analysis.
  • Ability to carry out research and write mathematical proofs.
  • Knowledge of LaTeX.
  • Curiosity, strong motivation for research, ability to work in a team.

What you would do

  • Obtain new results on the semiclassical entropy of eigenfunctions.
  • Improve the lower bound on entropy for tori of dimension 4 and higher.
  • Take part in writing articles describing the results obtained.
  • Present results at conferences, if needed.
  • Help supervise M2 students linked to the project.
  • Help organise the Analysis seminar at IRMA.

How to apply

Apply by email to the project lead, with the subject line « IR Entropie ». The offer is published on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV (2 pages maximum, in French or English).
  • Description of past research, if relevant (2 pages maximum).
  • Cover letter, with contact details of two mathematicians who can be contacted as references.
  • Diplomas.

Good to know:

  • 12-month project fixed-term contract, starting 1 September 2026.
  • The position has no teaching duties.
  • Knowledge of the Quantum Unique Ergodicity conjecture is welcome.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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