14/02/2025

IMPA extends registration period for Project Scientist position at the Pi Center.

The IMPA (Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics) has opened a selection process to fill a project scientist position at the Pi Center (IMPA's Center for Projects and Innovation). Candidates for the position must be highly qualified professionals with a doctorate in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field, and must possess proven ability to attract and coordinate technological partnership projects with companies and other entities. The position is permanent at IMPA. Interested professionals have until May 2Tuesdays to complete their registration on the institute's website.

The monthly base salary for the position ranges from R $ 12,834.28 to R $ 17,577.25 (gross amounts), to be supplemented with funds from projects carried out at the Pi Center, up to a maximum monthly total between R $ 38,502.84 and R $ 46,366.19 – also in gross amounts.

The selected candidate will be responsible for capturing, coordinating, and executing technological projects in the field of mathematical sciences; producing technical and scientific knowledge materialized in research articles and technical reports; teaching courses and supervising technological internships, master's dissertations, and doctoral theses; disseminating knowledge through books, videos, lectures, and events; contributing to academic and institutional management through participation in IMPA committees and councils; in addition to other duties. Check the announcement here.

For this position, the following qualifications are considered highly desirable: a high-quality research track record commensurate with years of professional experience; ability to lead and manage complex projects – prior experience with industrial projects or large open-source projects is an advantage; knowledge and experience in collaborative computer programming – experience with numerical and statistical software; interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a willingness to work with various researchers, students, and industry professionals.

To apply for the position, candidates must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; names and contact emails of three experts who are familiar with the applicant's work and can write letters of recommendation. If possible, at least one of these consultants should come from industry and one from academia. A statement describing your research and your interests in the project is also required. If applicable, include a list of the candidate's publications and information on previous scientific and industrial projects. In this case, it is important to add links to articles and public code repositories, if available.

The results will be announced by July Wednesdays. The selected candidate is expected to begin work between August and December 2025.

About the Pi Center

Created in 2021, the Pi Center is a dynamic collaborative hub where research is conducted using cutting-edge technologies in Applied Mathematics. It brings together academia, the public and private sectors to solve complex challenges through the alliance of expertise in mathematics and artificial intelligence. Its approach focuses on developing projects that apply advanced techniques in applied mathematics, such as machine learning and deep learning, to produce innovative solutions.

The hub's main objectives include accelerating knowledge transfer to the public and private sectors, producing technical and scientific advancements inspired by interactions with external partners, and providing educational opportunities for students.