Deadline: 1 May 2012
Open to: Holders of master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, engineering or equivalent academic qualifications
Scholarship: Salary consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students
Description
A 3-year PhD position is available at DTU Mathematics starting September 2012 or earlier. DTU Mathematics is a department at the Technical University of Denmark. Its main research fields are:
- Applied functional analysis
- Dynamical systems
- Discrete mathematics
- Geometry
PhD project description
You have the unique opportunity to define your own PhD project in mathematics in cooperation with a DTU Mathematics supervisor of your choice. The process is that you contact a possible supervisor at the department, discuss your ideas for a PhD project and draw up a short PhD project description of maximum one page.
Eligibility
You should have a master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, engineering or equivalent academic qualifications.
Scholarship
The PhD degree scholarship is subject to academic approval and you will be enrolled in one of DTU’s general degree programmes. For information about the general enrolment requirements and planning of the PhD studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
They offer a developing and challenging job in an international environment where approximately half of their PhD students are from abroad. The tone of communication among the staff is informal and cooperative with emphasis on a positive as well as inspiring academic working atmosphere.
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is three years.
Application
Your online application must be delivered by 1 May 2012. Please open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- PhD project description
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with a translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree, but you cannot begin until you have received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
More information is available at The Official Website. You may read more about DTU Mathematics’ research fields and scientific staff at www.mat.dtu.dk.
You are also welcome to contact the PhD school representative, Associate Professor Peter Beelen, p.beelen@mat.dtu.dk
Please do NOT send your application to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system – see below!