PhD student in applied mathematics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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: The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at his/her own research education, which lasts for four years. The research project for this position is closely connected to industrial applications, developing the mathematical background in nonlinear filters.

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.

Requirements: In order to be employed as doctoral student, the applicant 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's degree or equivalent which includes a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. It is important that the applicant has a solid knowledge in geometry, Lie groups, functional analysis, and stochastic processes. The applicant should have a good command of spoken and written English. 

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.

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.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: As soon as possible 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: Professor Tobias Ekholm, phone number +46 (0)18-4716399, e-mail tobias.ekholm@math.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 8 October 2020, UFV-PA 2020/3357.

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