Up to three PhD positions in combinatorial probability, random structures and algorithms - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Mathematics conducts research and provides education at undergraduate to graduate level in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The number of employees is 120, of which approximately 30 are doctoral students.

Duties: The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at his/her own research education, which lasts four years. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20%) other departmental duties, mainly related to teaching undergraduate courses – in which case the position may be extended to maximum five years.

The PhD positions are within a project "Random Structures and Algorithms". The general area is probability theory, especially combinatorial probability, random graphs, percolation theory, random networks, sequential analysis and sorting algorithms under uncertainty.

Requirements: In order to be employed as doctoral student, the candidate has to be admitted to the research education program, and for this, his/her potential ability to pursue the program is decisive. The applicant should have a master degree or equivalent which includes a bachelor degree or equivalent in mathematics or at least in all likelihood obtain such a degree no later than September 1, 2018. The applicant should have a good command of spoken and written English.

Application: A complete application should include a short and concise description of research interests, previous experiences and future expectations, Curriculum Vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates of grades, a copy of master´s degree dissertation (or a preliminary outline thereof) and contact details of up to three referees. We do not want any letters of recommendation.

Rules governing Ph.D. candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/search/?hits=30&languageId=1&search-language_en=English

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 2018-09-01 or according to agreement.

Type of position: Temporary position, full time.

For further information about the position please contact Professor Erik Ekström, phone 018-4713834, e-mail erik.ekstrom@math.uu.se, Professor Svante Janson, tel 018-4713188, e-mail svante.janson@math.uu.se, Ass senior lecturer Cecilia Holmgren, tel 018-4713278, e-mail cecilia.holmgren@math.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 3 April 2018, UFV-PA 2018/837.

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