Up to four PhD positions in interdisciplinary mathematics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematics (CIM) at Uppsala University conducts interdisciplinary research connecting the mathematical sciences and other areas of science and industry. CIM offers training and expertise in mathematical modelling and computer simulation, and hosts a Graduate school since 2011; for more details see CIM’s web page. We are now looking for up to four PhD students who will join CIM’s Graduate school and work on proposed research projects. The available PhD projects can be found in Box.

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Duties
A PhD student should mainly focus on her/his own graduate education, which comprises four years of study. The position can also include other departmental duties (up to 20%), in which case the position is extended accordingly. The PhD student will work with an interdisciplinary research project, with at least two supervisors representing different scientific areas.

The PhD students are expected to engage actively in the activities of the center, such as seminars and workshops.They will be required to take at least 30 hp (6 months full time study) PhD courses in mathematics, modelling, statistics, scientific computing, offered by e.g. Department of Mathematics and Department of Information Technology.

Requirements
The candidates are expected to have an interest in applied mathematics and/or developing models in an interdisciplinary context. A PhD student position requires a master’s degree in a field that is relevant for conducting research in applied mathematics, e.g. mathematics, engineering or scientific computing. Candidates with a background in another area of science, e.g. chemistry or biology,with a strong competence and interest in mathematical modelling are also encouraged to apply.

Application
The application should include a personal letter (of  max 1 page) containing applicant’s reflection on the selected research project (among the proposed ones), with focus on a personal motivation for selecting the project, and arguments why the applicant’s background fits the selected research topic. The application should also include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of diplomas and certificates, a copy of master’s degree dissertation if available (alternatively, or in addition, other written scholarly works/articles can be included).

Acceptance as a PhD student within the Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematics will be subject to the condition of acceptance by an appropriate Uppsala University department into a PhD research programme.The successful candidates may start in September 2022 or according to agreement.

Further information: Applicants should contact a potential supervisor (indicated in each project proposal) at Uppsala University to discuss the research project before submitting their applications.

Applications will be evaluated in two stages. First, the intended supervisor and their respective departments perform an internal ranking of candidates. In the second stage the most highly ranked applications are evaluated in combination with the project proposals they applied for.

The application must include:

1. The project title and the name(s) of the supervisor(s)
2. A personal letter of maximum one page (see above)
3. Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages)
4. A copy of degree diploma (if degree is completed) along with a transcript of grades
5. List of publications (if any)
6. A copy of master’s thesis or a draft and a detailed time plan towards completion if it is not yet completed. The applicant must be awarded master’s degree before the starting date of the PhD position
7. Name, position, relation to the applicant and e-mail addresses of two reference persons
8. Other documents that the applicant wants to be considered in the evaluation

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.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 September or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: The Director of CIM, Associate Professor Jörgen Östensson, phone +46 (0)18 471 3289, e-mail jorgen.ostensson@math.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 25 March 2022, UFV-PA 2022/482. 

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