Uppsala University, Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics conducts research and provides education at undergraduate and graduate levels in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The number of employees is 120, including 30 PhD students. The Department has three research programs: analysis and probability, algebra and geometry, applied mathematics and statistics. For more information please visit https://math.uu.se/?languageId=1.

Duties/Project description: The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at his/her own research education, which lasts for 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 student will work under the supervision of  Michele Del Zotto about topics at the interface of mathematics and physics in the context of the ERC project MEMO (StG 851931) about the memory of solitons.

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, applied  mathematics or theoretical physics or at least in all likelihood obtain such a degree no later than 1 September, 2020. The candidate should have a good command of spoken and written English.

Additional qualifications: Applications from candidates with prior knowledge of  quantum field theory, or aspects of string theory, or aspects of the associated geometrical structures will be given priority. 

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 PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

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: 1 September 2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Michele Del Zotto, phone +46 (0)18 4713192, e-mail michele.delzotto@math.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 31 March 2020, UFV-PA 2020/671.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-09-01
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2020/671
Union representative
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
Published 24.Feb.2020
Last application date 31.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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