There is one junior postdoc position available to work at the Universitat de Barcelona Institute of Complex Systems (UBICS)
in the project “Nonlinear dynamics in complex multilayer networks under uncertainty (NETUND)”. The team conducting this project is formed by Conrad Pérez-Vicente, Matteo Palassini, and Albert Diaz-Guilera.
The global objective of the coordinated project is to reduce uncertainty in the study of nonlinear dynamical processes in multilayer complex networks whose structure is not completely known, because of either empirical limitations in its observation or unknown time dependences. We aim at reducing both uncertainties in the topology and in the intrinsic (dynamical) properties of the nodes. For instance, the study of synchronization processes in networked populations of oscillators, where the topology of interactions is partially known and/or the natural frequency of the oscillators is also undetermined, is of utmost importance to understand neural processes.
The project includes two complementary parts: (i) building a mathematical framework for the analysis of structural properties of multilayer networks under uncertainty in the connectivity patterns, and (ii) proposing mathematical tools for the analysis of nonlinear dynamics, specifically synchronization and spreading processes (epidemics, information, etc.), in this context. The outcome of these two parts will be used to study the physical properties of complex systems that present the aforementioned structural uncertainty.
The candidate shoudl hold a PhD preferably in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar, and have expertise on complex networks.
The offer is for 1-year and the gross annual salary is 24.000€ (before taxes). There will be additional support under the funded project for conference attendances.
Appplications are welcome until the end of February and candidates will be invited to interviews. Preferred starting date: April 2020
Submissions (including a complete CV and the name and contact of at least 1 referee) and inquires should be sent to albert.diaz@ub.edu