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September 20, 2024

KU- SCIENCE - CHEM og MATH og NBI-HCØ

København

OTHER


PhD stipends in Mathematics

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applicants for Ph D stipends in mathematics.

The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2025, but can be subject to negotiation.

There will be Ph D stipends available in:

Algebraic and Arithmetic Geometry, Applied algebra, Combinatorics, Geometric group theory, Geometry and Geometric Analysis, Number Theory, Representation Theory, and Topology as covered by the section Algebra & Geometry and Copenhagen Center for Geometry & Topology (Geo Top).


    Classical Analysis, Descriptive Set Theory, Functional Analysis, Geometric group theory, Harmonic Analysis, History of Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Operator Algebras, Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Information, Quantum Computation and Quantum Simulation as covered by the section section Analysis and Quantum , the Centre for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory and the Quantum for Life Center.


      You are welcome to contact any member of the department to discuss research projects.

      Who are we looking for?

      We are looking for strong candidates within the field(s) of Mathematics or nearby fields.

      About the department

      The department has about 55 permanent scientific staff members; around 60 Ph D students and 35 postdocs. It has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and active Ph D, postdoc, and visitor's programs. Our buildings are located in central Copenhagen next to the central park Fælledparken. Our website http://www.math.ku.dk/english provides more information about the department and the research conducted at the department https://www.math.ku.dk/english/research/ . We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

      You can find more information about the Ph D program on the homepage http://www.math.ku.dk/english/programmes/ph.d/ .

      The Ph D programme

      Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the Ph D programme as either:

      Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular Ph D programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

      Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and Ph D programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelors´s degree .

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      Option A: Getting into a position on the regular Ph D programme

      Qualifications needed for the regular programme
      To be eligible for the regular Ph D programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Mathematics. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database .

      Terms of employment in the regular programme
      Employment as Ph D fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

      Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a Ph D student at the Ph D School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

      Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

      Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and Ph D programme

      Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and Ph D programme

      If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree , you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and Ph D programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database .

      Terms of the integrated programme
      To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes in Mathematics or Quantum Information Science.

      Students on the integrated programme will enroll as Ph D students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

      The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd , “Study Structures”.

      Until the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totalling a workload of 150 working hours per year.
      A Ph D grant portion is currently (2024) DKK 6.820 before tax.

      When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

      Responsibilities and tasks in both Ph D programmes


      • Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme
      (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and Ph D programme)

      • Carry through an independent research project under supervision
      • Complete Ph D courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
      • Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
      • Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
      • Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
      • Write and defend a Ph D thesis on the basis of your project


      We are looking for the following qualifications:


      • Professional qualifications relevant to the Ph D project
      • Relevant work experience
      • Other relevant professional activities
      • Curious mind-set with a strong interest in Mathematics
      • Good language skills


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      Application and Assessment Procedure

      Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

      Please include :

      • Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
      • Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
      Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.


        Application deadline:

        The deadline for applications is November 15th, 2024, 23:59 GMT +1 .

        We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

        The further process
        After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

        The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

        Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in weeks 2-13, 2025

        Questions
        For specific information about the Ph D fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

        General information about Ph D study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the Ph D School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/ .

        The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

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