Uppsala University, Department of Mathematics

Six PhD students in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics

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 130, including 40 PhD students. The Department has three research programs: analysis and probability, algebra and geometry, applied mathematics and statistics. To read more please visit the department´s webpage.

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Duties
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. 

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´s degree or equivalent which includes a bachelor degree or equivalent in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics or at least in all likelihood obtain such a degree no later than 1 September, 2022. The candidate 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 the 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.

About the employment
Starting date 1 September 2022 or as agreed. The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Salaries are according to local agreement for PhD students. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Director of Studies Stephan Wagner, tel +46(0)18471 3288, e-mail stephan.wagner@math.uu.se, Professor Volodymyr Mazorchuk, phone+46 (0)18 4713284, e-mail volodymyr.mazorchuk@math.uu.se, Professor Erik Ekström, tel +46(0)18471 3834, e-mail erik.ekstrom@math.uu.se. 

Please submit your application by 31 March 2022, UFV-PA 2022/658.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2022-09-01
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 6
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2022/658
Union representative
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 25.Feb.2022
Last application date 31.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CEST

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