Doctoral candidates (PhD students) in Mathematics (Algebra and Number Theory)

The University of Luxembourg is looking for its Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine / Department of Mathematics, 2 doctoral candidates (PhD students) in mathematics (Algebra and Number Theory).

Website of the Mathematics Research Unit of the University of Luxembourg: http://math.uni.lu

The PhD students will work under supervision of Prof. Antonella Perucca.

• Contribute to research in the field of number theory
• Write a thesis in the domain of number theory
• Limited teaching activity (at most 3 hours/week)

For further information please contact: Prof. Antonella Perucca ([email protected] )

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in mathematics
• Dedication to doing research level mathematics
• Willingness to integrate in a team
• Solid knowledge in number theory (algebraic number theory, elliptic curves)
• Good written and oral skills in English. Some knowledge of French and/or German is helpful, but not required

We offer...

• Excellent research conditions in a dynamic and multicultural environment
• Highly motivated, worldwide well connected research group
• Personal work space at the University

• Contract Type: 36 months fixed-term contract with a possible extension to 48 months
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Starting date: September 2022
• Employee and student status
• Location: Belval
• Job Reference: UOL04709

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 37.101,36 (full time)

Applications should include:

• Letter of motivation
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• The name of two referees
• Scans of diplomas and transcripts of records

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

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The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

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