Normally, a Fields medalist is already a full professor at a good place (Perelman is the only exception). Moreover, he is already recognized as an outstanding mathematician. This implies a salary at least over 100K, more likely over 120-130K. Given that almost no mathematician has a salary over 200K (apparently, only few administrators do), this leaves no room for the doubling. Rather, one can negotiate some other things, like a reduced teaching load or a position for the wife, especially if she is a sort of a mathematician herself (can teach calculus at the very least).
One can double the salary in one situation: move from Europe to the USA. Actually, there is no need to be a Fields medalist for this. And, of course, if you move from Russia to Europe or to the USA, you salary is going to be multiplied by a much bigger factor.
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Date: 2006-10-16 11:02 pm (UTC)One can double the salary in one situation: move from Europe to the USA. Actually, there is no need to be a Fields medalist for this. And, of course, if you move from Russia to Europe or to the USA, you salary is going to be multiplied by a much bigger factor.