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Pawel Sarkowicz

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Research mathematician specializing in operator algebras and functional analysis.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-focused roles in academia or research institutions where I can continue operator algebras work, teach, mentor, and contribute to collaborative projects, valuing rigorous scholarship and academic community.

I am a research mathematician with a PhD in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Ottawa and postdoctoral experience at the University of Waterloo, focused on operator algebras, K-theory, and related functional analysis topics. I have authored multiple refereed journal articles, presented widely at international institutions, organized conference sections, and refereed for leading journals.

I combine independent and collaborative research with teaching and mentoring: I have instructed courses, served as a TA across numerous classes affecting 2000+ students, run seminars, and mentored junior researchers. I value rigorous computation when useful, maintain strong Unix/Linux and self-hosting/sysadmin skills, and care deeply about privacy, security, and clear mathematical communication.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Waterloo

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Conducted independent and collaborative research in operator algebras, resulting in 4 refereed journal articles; organized seminars, presented 15+ talks internationally, and mentored junior researchers.

Operator Algebras Research Mentoring LaTeX Complex Matrix Computation Public Speaking

Doctoral Researcher

University of Ottawa

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Completed PhD research in mathematics and statistics on tensorially absorbing inclusions and algebraic K-theory of C*-algebras, contributing to multiple publications and presenting at international conferences.

C* Algebras Algebraic K Theory Research LaTeX Academic Publishing Presentation Mentoring

Instructor

University of Ottawa

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Taught introductory linear algebra (online) and introductory proofs (in person), delivering lectures, assessing student work, and coordinating with faculty for consistency across sections.

Teaching Assessments Coordination Public Speaking LaTeX

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Waterloo

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)

Supported faculty research in pure mathematics during Winter 2018 through literature review and computations that advanced ongoing projects.

literature review Compute LaTeX Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ottawa

Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics and Statistics

2019 - 2023

Grade: 3.98 GPA

Activities and societies: Doctoral researcher; instructor for intro to linear algebra and intro to proofs; refereed journal articles and presented international talks.

PhD in Mathematics and Statistics with a thesis on tensorially absorbing inclusions and algebraic K-theory of C*-algebras.