General

PhD Position in Mathematics at Technical University of Denmark

Othuke Andrew Akpeli13 years ago6 years ago04 mins

A 3-year PhD position is available at DTU Mathematics starting September 2012 or earlier.

DTU Mathematics is a department at the Technical University of Denmark. Our main research fields are:

Applied functional analysis
Dynamical systems
Discrete mathematics
Geometry

PhD project description
You have the unique opportunity to define your own PhD project in mathematics in cooperation with a DTU Mathematics supervisor of your choice. The process is that you contact a possible supervisor at the department, discuss your ideas for a PhD project and draw up a short PhD project description of maximum one page.

Qualifications
You should have a master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, engineering or equivalent academic qualifications.

Approval and enrolment
The PhD degree scholarship is subject to academic approval and you will be enrolled in one of DTU’s general degree programmes. For information about the general enrolment requirements and planning of the PhD studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

We offer
We offer you a developing and challenging job in an international environment where approximately half of our PhD students are from abroad. The tone of communication among our staff is informal and cooperative with emphasis on a positive as well as inspiring academic working atmosphere.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is three years.

Further information
You may read more about DTU Mathematics’ research fields and scientific staff at www.mat.dtu.dk.

You are also welcome to contact the PhD school representative, Associate Professor Peter Beelen, p.beelen@mat.dtu.dk.

Please do NOT send your application to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system – see below!

Application procedure
We must have your online application by 1 May 2012. Please open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
PhD project description
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
Excel sheet with a translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree, but you cannot begin until you have received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.