PhD positions in Pure Mathematics

Financed by the long term Methusalem funding, the KU Leuven research groups in pure mathematics collaborate within the research project "Classification, symmetries and singularities at the frontiers of algebra, analysis and geometry", encompassing the expertise of the different research groups involved and focusing on some of the most challenging problems in algebra, analysis and geometry. In this large scale research project, several PhD students and postdocs are employed. We organize colloquia, seminars and advanced courses. In this stimulating environment, all researchers are exposed to a broad spectrum of mathematical research with several collaboration opportunities.
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Master degree in mathematics, or equivalent, with a strong interest in research, as demonstrated by your master thesis. Master students who will obtain their master degree before the fall of 2024 can apply. Candidates should be fluent in English. No Dutch knowledge is required.

Offer

We offer a competitive four year PhD stipend, a budget for conference participation and short research stays in other institutions, health insurance and social benefits for the PhD student and their accompanying partner and/or children. The starting date of the position is flexible, but preferably before 1 October 2024.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Stefaan Vaes, tel.: +32 16 32 70 54, mail: stefaan.vaes@kuleuven.be.
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