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PhD in Mathematical and Computational Logic

Do you have the technical skills and the scientific interest to conduct cutting-edge research in logic? We are looking for a PhD candidate for the research unit Mathematical and Computational Logic.

The research unit Mathematical and Computational Logic focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of the nature of information and the processes of reasoning and computation. Its research builds on a strong tradition in logic in the Netherlands, going back to the work of Brouwer, Heyting and Beth. Researchers in the unit are internationally recognized as leading figures on foundational issues in mathematics, theoretical computer science and AI. Current research focuses on modal and intuitionistic logic, set theory and category theory, and the dynamics of information.

You can obtain more details about the research unit and the vacancy by contacting the unit leader, Yde Venema , or any of the prospective project supervisors: Alexandru Baltag , Benno van den Berg , Nick Bezhanishvili , or Balder ten Cate .

What are you going to do

You will be expected to conduct a doctoral research project in mathematical and/or computational logic, under the supervision of one of the prospective PhD supervisors: Alexandru Baltag, Benno van den Berg, Nick Bezhanishvili, or Balder ten Cate, and:

to complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years;

to present research results regularly at international workshops and conferences, and to publish them in conference proceedings and journals;

to participate in and to contribute to the organisation of research activities and events at the Institute, such as workshops and colloquia.

PhD candidates at the ILLC furthermore are expected to contribute to the institute’s educational mission, e.g., by working as teaching assistants for courses in their area of expertise and by assisting with the supervision of student research projects.

What do we require

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Logic, Theoretical Computer Science or Mathematics.

An excellent academic track record.

A serious interest in pursuing fundamental research.

Good writing and presentation skills.

Good social and organisational skills.

Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Please note that knowledge of the Dutch language is not required for this position, nor is it required for being able to live in Amsterdam. However, PhD candidates at the ILLC have the opportunity to attend Dutch language classes if they wish.

A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of four years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of four years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.

Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between €2,434 to €3,111 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 7,000, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) is a research institute at the UvA in which researchers from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities . collaborate. Its central research area is the study of fundamental principles of encoding, transmission and comprehension of information. Research at ILLC is interdisciplinary, and aims at bringing together insights from various disciplines concerned with information and information processing, such as logic, mathematics, computer science, linguistics, natural language processing, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, music cognition, and philosophy.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact the chair of the selection committee: Yde Venema or one of the other two members: Benedikt Löwe or Maria Aloni .

Job application

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receive the following in PDF format:

a cover letter of at most two pages, in which you specify the motivation for your application, indicate the research area of your interest, and mention the name of a potential supervisor for your project (Baltag, van den Berg, Bezhanishvili and/or ten Cate);

in one single pdf file; please upload this file in the mandatory CV field:

a detailed curriculum vitae (CV);

a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;

a link to a writing sample available online, such as a Master’s thesis, a term paper, or a publication (in case of joint authorship, please clearly indicate your own contribution);

the names, affiliations, and email addresses of two or (at most) three people we can contact for letters of reference for you.

Please mention the months (not just years) in your CV when referring to your education and work experience.

Only applications that conform to these instructions are ensured full consideration by the search committee. In particular, please do not submit more than one file.

You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until 31 March 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews in April with their prospective supervisor and/or other researchers. The interviewers may request the submission of a brief research proposal before the interview.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Application form: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-in-Mathematical-and-Computational-Logic/742421702/#footer

Mathematics PhD positions in the Netherlands

PhD Position In Algebraic Topological Methods For Dynamical Systems - VU Amsterdam – published April 2024.

The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a fully-funded, 4-year PhD position in Dynamical systems and Algebraic topology. In the study of dynamical systems techniques from both algebraic topology and analysis are indispensable. Algebraic topology uncovers invariant topological properties and bridges local behaviors to global dynamics, and provides a comprehensive toolkit for deciphering the complex behaviors of dynamical systems, offering invaluable insights across multiple scientific disciplines. The research project entails the application of techniques from algebraic topology to subjects in dynamical systems. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher with an affinity for dynamical systems and algebraic topology. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team to lead and conduct groundbreaking research that contributes to our understanding and application of dynamical systems in various contexts. The position is embedded in the Center for Topology and Applications (CTA²). We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 01.09.2024

For details and information about how to apply, please see: https://workingat.vu.nl/vacancies/phd-position-in-algebraic-topological-methods-for-dynamical-systems-amsterdam-1068310

PhD Positions in algebraic topology in Nijmegen - published March 2024.

We are currently advertising a fully-funded position for a PhD candidate in algebraic topology under supervision of Steffen Sagave at Radboud University Nijmegen. The starting date is 1 September or earlier, and the application deadline is 15 April. For details and information about how to apply, please see: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-candidate-in-algebraic-topology

PhD Position within the Department of Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry at Ghent University (Belgium) - published March 2024.

In the Department of Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry at Ghent University (Belgium), there is a vacancy for a 4 year PhD-position within the project entitled "A spectral and geometric approach to edge-regular graphs with regular cliques". This PhD position is jointly supervised by Bart De Bruyn ( https://cage.ugent.be/~bdb/ ) and Aida Abiad ( https://aidaabiad.win.tue.nl/ ).

The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled. The ideal starting date would be September or October 2024.   PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project seeks to investigate structural, spectral and geometric properties of a certain graph classes, like Neumaier graphs, Deza graphs or more generally, edge-regular graphs. In this project we will tackle this goal by using spectral methods and combining them with tools from other fields like combinatorial optimization and finite geometry.

The successful candidate for this PhD position will work under the supervision of Bart de Bruyn and Aida Abiad in the a dynamic group in geometry and discrete mathematics ( https://geometry.ugent.be/ /) of the Department of Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry at Ghent University. Your responsibilities include to perform scientific research on the topic of the above-mentioned project and to publish your results at international conferences and in international journals. For a small percentage of your time, you will be asked to assist with educational tasks at Ghent University (course support).

JOB REQUIREMENTS - You have a bachelor and master degree in Mathematics. - You have a strong background in Graph Theory, Finite Geometry, Combinatorics. - You are enthusiastic about programming, preferably in Sage/Python. - You have good communication skills. - You are creative, ambitious, as well as self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. - You have a good command of the English language.

FURTHER INFORMATION For more information about the project or about the working conditions, please contact Bart de Bruyn ( [email protected] ) or Aida Abiad ( [email protected] ).

HOW TO APPLY Applications should be done via the link: https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-on-algebraic-combinatorics-and-finite-geometry-1067394.html

PhD Positions within the MSCA Doctoral Network BeyondTheEdge - published March 2024.

The MSCA Doctoral Network “BeyondTheEdge: Higher-Order Networks and Dynamics” is now recruiting 10 PhD students across Europe. See the project webpage at http://BeyondTheEdge.network for more on the doctoral network, eligibility criteria, project descriptions, and application deadlines.

A number of BeyondTheEdge PhD positions are currently open for applications with deadlines in the coming weeks. Please share this information with any suitable candidate.

Two master students in mathematics and applied mathematics to join the annual Netherlands Mathematical Congress 2024 - published March 2024.

We are happy to announce that Young KWG would like to support two motivated master students in mathematics and applied mathematics (e.g. econometrics, statistics, etc.) to join the annual Netherlands Mathematical Congress ( NMC 2024 ) by covering their registration fee and travel costs.

The Netherlands Mathematical Congress 2024 will take place in De Werelt in Lunteren in the 2nd & 3rd of April. Keynote lectures will be given by Leslie Ann Goldberg (University of Oxford), Stefanie Jegelka (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Amie Wilkinson (University of Chicago). The Beeger lecture will be given by Andrew Sutherland (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Furthermore, there will be sessions organized by EWM-NL and by the newly established Young KWG on AI in mathematics research and teaching. The event is a great opportunity to connect with the mathematical community and learn about new developments in research, education, and professional development.

Would you like to apply for this mini-grant? Send a short motivation and a CV to [email protected] before Friday the 15th of March!

Best regards,

Nicos Starreveld - Chair of Young KWG

PhD positions on Rigorous Algorithms for AI in Automation at TU Delft - published March 2024.

Do you want to make an impact in algorithms that formally guarantee reliability of AI in deployment?      

When deploying AI, the real world is often different from simulations. To make AI more rigorous, we are looking for two PhD researchers to work on novel methods for verifying when AI adaptation is necessary, and for resolving violations in a human-interpretable way. You will conduct theoretical and empirical research at the intersection of logic, optimization, and machine learning for control, monitoring, and interpretability. Both PhD projects are inspired by real-world deployment of AI, with one leaning towards advancing theory and the other to be done in close collaboration with domain experts from the Netherlands Railways (NS), leading to significant scientific as well as practical impact.

You will be part of the Algorithmics Group in the Department of Software Technology of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. You will work in a dynamic and diverse environment of other PhD and postdoc researchers excited about making theoretical and algorithmic contributions in the field of intelligent decision making. You will be supervised by Dr. Anna Lukina (https://annalukina.com/) and Prof.Dr. Matthijs Spaan (https://www.st.ewi.tudelft.nl/mtjspaan/) or Prof.Dr. Mathijs de Weerdt (http://www.alg.ewi.tudelft.nl/weerdt/), depending on the project.

To be the successful candidate, you should:

• ·       have a Master’s degree in mathematics or computer science,
• ·        have firm foundations in mathematics/logic/formal methods as well as algorithm design, optimization, and implementation,
• ·        experience in visualization/illustration/design is a plus,
• ·        have strong programming skills,
• ·        be proficient in written and spoken English.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before March 29, 2024: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=16571&jobTitle=PhD%20Position%20Rigorous%20Algorithms%20for%20AI%20in%20Automation%20

Two PhD positions in Prague - Published February 2024.

There are two PhD positions in Prague available as part of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network (MSCA DN) CaLiForNIA “Cartan and differential geometry, Lie theory, quantum groups and noncommutative geometry For novel and Innovative Applications to quantum algorithms and geometric deep learning”.

As the funding comes from a Marie Curie grant, the wages will be exceptionally good compared to Prague’s relatively low cost of living.

In total, the MSCA DN is seeking 11 Phd students. The deadline is April 15th, 2024.

Details on the positions in Prague are below. More information on how to apply as well as the descriptions of the dDN and 9 other projects, are available at this link , and here is the website of the Doctoral Network .

The two projects available within the Prague NCG&T group are:

DC4 – Quantum Flag Manifolds and C*-Algebras

PhD Enrolment: Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University – Czech Republic

Supervisor #1: Karen Strung (IMCAS)

Supervisor #2: Petr Somberg (CU)

DC5 – Baum-Connes Conjecture for Quantum Symmetric Spaces

PhD Enrolment: Charles University – Czech Republic

Supervisor #1: Réamonn Ó Buachalla (CU)

Supervisor #2: Ferdinando Zanchetta (UniBO)

Perspective applicants are encouraged to ask questions about administrative matters by sending mail to [email protected]

PhD Position in Algebraic Geometry in Utrecht - Published February 2024.

At the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University we are looking for a PhD candidate to join our project Surfaces on fourfolds on the enumerative geometry of surfaces on Calabi-Yau fourfolds and related subjects.

Here you will find more information on the position and application procedure .

The application deadline is 31 March 2024.

Martijn Kool ( [email protected] )

PhD Position on understanding algorithmic collusion by decentralized multiagent reinforcement learning - Published February 2024.

This PhD position offers you the opportunity to join an international and interdisciplinary community of researchers getting to grips with the dynamics of decentralized multiagent reinforcement learning. Your contributions will be from the perspective of applied mathematics but will be strongly motivated by social welfare considerations.

The candidate will be embedded in the Stochastic Operation Research group at the University of Twente:

https://www.utwente.nl/en/eemcs/sor/

If you are interested in the position, you can find more information and apply here:

https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/1633/phd-position-on-understanding-algorithmic-collusion-by-decentralized-multiagent-reinforcement-learning/

The deadline for applying is the 4 th  of March 2024. The intended starting date is September 2024.

Janusz Meylahn ( [email protected] )

PhD position in Differential Topology/Geometry in Utrecht University - Published December 2023.

The research project will deal with the classification of geometric structures up to homotopy. More concretely, it will focus on the use of h-principle techniques to classify tangent distributions (although there is room to adapt the concrete goals to the taste of the PhD candidate).

The math department in Utrecht is very nice and lively. A list of members can be found here:

https://utrechtgeometrycentre.nl/members/

The candidate will interact mostly with our Differential Geometry and Algebraic Topology groups.

If this sounds attractive to you, you can apply here:

https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-in-differential-topology-10-fte

The deadline for application is 8 th  January 2024. Start date is no later than September 2024.

All the best!

Alvaro del Pino (a.delpinogomez at uu.nl)

PhD position in H omotopy Theory at the Math Department in Utrecht - Published December 2023.

The research goals of the project should be interpreted broadly; candidates interested in higher algebra, unstable homotopy theory, chromatic homotopy theory, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Details may be found at the following link. PhD: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-in-homotopy-theory-10-fte The deadline for applications is January 8, 2024. The intended starting date is September 1, 2024. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Gijs Heuts (g.s.k.s.heuts at uu.nl)

15 PhD positions within the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network TENORS - Published December 2023

TENORS (Tensor modEliNg, geOmetRy and optimiSation) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network / Joint Doctorate (2024-2027),  offering 15 PhD positions, expected to start in September/October 2024. The objective of TENORS is to conduct advanced research that addresses critical challenges in the fields of tensor modeling and computation, joining forces from algebraic geometry, global optimisation, numerical computation, high performance computing, data science, quantum physics. The 15 PhD positions are offered at the various academic partners of the TENORS consortium, including one position at CWI, Amterdam. Details about TENORS can be found at  http://tenors-network.eu/ . For details about the PhD positions, on how to apply, and in particular the trans-nationality eligibility conditions, please see  https://project.inria.fr/tenors/phd-positions/ .

PhD position at TU Delft - Published November 2023

https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=15015&jobTitle=PhD%20position%20Sequential%20Decision%20Making

Three PhD positions in arithmetic geometry at the universities of Leiden, Utrecht and Groningen - Published: November 2023 We are happy to advertise up to three PhD positions as part of our consortium project “Rational points: new dimensions” ( https://www.rationalpoints.nl/ ) involving the universities of Leiden, Utrecht and Groningen. For the full description and application link see  https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/2023/q4/14250-phd-arithmetic-geometry For further information and details on how to apply, see  https://www.rationalpoints.nl/open-positions/ . The closing date is 22 December, 2023. We look forward to receiving applications! Best wishes, Martin Bright, Valentijn Karemaker, Ronald van Luijk, Steffen Müller, Marta Pieropan, Cecília Salgado

PhD and postdoc position in arithmetic geometry at Utrecht University - published October 2023

With this message I would like to share the following advertisements for one (4-year) PhD position and one (3-year) postdoc position with me at Utrecht University, both starting in September 2024 or later: 

https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-in-arithmetic-geometry-10-fte (PhD position, application deadline 10 December 2023)

https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdoc-in-arithmetic-geometry-10-fte (postdoc position, application deadline 12 November 2023)

Both positions are in arithmetic geometry and are part of the project “p-structures on moduli spaces of abelian varieties and Drinfeld modules” (funded by an NWO Vidi grant).

Please get in touch if you have any questions about either of the positions. 

All the best, Valentijn Karemaker

4 PhD positions at University of Amsterdam - published May 2023 We have 4 PhD positions in mathematics open now at the University of Amsterdam, within our research groups on: • Analysis • Stochastics • Discrete Mathematics and Quantum Information • Algebra, Geometry and Mathematical Physics More information and application form at: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/4-PhD's-in-Mathematics/770383702/

PhD position at UU in Algebraic Geometry - published April 2023

Enumerative geometry is the field of algebraic geometry dealing with counting geometric objects satisfying constraints. So far, enumerative geometry largely concerned curve counting. This PhD position is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant  Surfaces on fourfolds  on the enumerative geometry of surfaces on Calabi-Yau fourfolds and related subjects. This new field has unexpected connections with various areas of mathematics and physics, such as Hodge theory, singularity theory, representation theory, and string theory. For more information see:   https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-in-algebraic-geometry-10-fte .

PhD position at VU Amsterdam in Network Dynamical Systems - published February 2023

The Department of Mathematics of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a fully funded , 4-year PhD position in Network Dynamical Systems with a starting date around 1 September 2023. MSc students with an interest in dynamical systems that expect to graduate soon are encouraged to apply via https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-in-network-dynamical-systems/su4ttj .

PhD position at VU Amsterdam in mathematical statistics - published February 2023

The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a fully funded, 4-year PhD position in mathematical statistics. The aim of the project is to develop theory for hypothesis testing with e-values, in particular for multiple testing, while it is also possible to work on related topics such as Bayesian learning and bandits. You will work as a PhD student under supervision of dr. Rianne de Heide. 

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2023 or earlier.

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Deadline for application: 1 April 2023.

Link to vacancy:  https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-in-mathematical-statistics/dx6kg8

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Rianne de Heide Position: Assistant Professor in Mathematics

E-mail:  [email protected]

PhD position at TU Eindhoven in Algebraic Graph Theory - published February 2023

In the Combinatorial Optimization group at Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands), there is a vacancy for a 4 year PhD-position within the Vidi NWO project "Finding graph structure beyond the spectrum: new frontiers and new methods". This PhD position is supervised by Aida Abiad ( https://aidaabiad.win.tue.nl/ ).

The vacancy can be found at:

https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-position-in-algebraic-combinatorics-at-tu-eindhoven-982914.html

The vacancy closing date will be April 30, 2023, or until the position is filled. The preferably starting date is September 2023.

PhD position at VU Amsterdam in the mathematics of network science – published December 2022 

The Department of Mathematics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a PhD position in the mathematics of network science. The project concerns spectral theory of graphs and hypergraphs, as well as its applications to network science. More information can be found at https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-in-the-mathematics-of-network-science/g979oo The deadline for applications is 1 March 2023. Informal enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

PhD positions in arithmetic geometry at the universities of Groningen, Leiden, and Utrecht – published November 2022

The research consortium “Rational points: new dimensions” offers up to six PhD positions in arithmetic geometry spread across three universities: University of Groningen, Leiden University, and Utrecht University. For more information see: http://mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21540

The deadline for the application is January 22, 2023.

PhD position in analysis and geometry on manifolds at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen – published November 2022

A PhD position in the general area of analysis and geometry on manifolds has become available in Nijmegen. For more information, see https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-candidate-in-analysis-and-geometry-on-manifolds-and-related-areas The deadline for applications is 17 November.

PhD position in applied topology at VU Amsterdam – published August 2022

We have a fully-funded 4-years open PhD position for working on the project ’Topological study of molecular braids', supervised by Senja Barthel. The deadline is  30 September 2022 .

More details can be found here:  https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-topological-study-of-molecular-braids/cqxnmf

Call for submission for the Best Thesis in Applied Math Award 2022

Graduates in applied mathematics and their supervisors are invited to submit high quality theses on any topic in the area of applied mathematics.

This year, there is a competition for BSc-graduates (HBO) and a competition for MSc-graduates.

Does your thesis comply with all of the below?

• The thesis was written as part of a master program at a Dutch university (WO) or a bachelor program at a university of applied sciences (HBO).
• The thesis has been written in close cooperation with an external party, like a company, a government institute, or a hospital.
• The thesis has a clear applied mathematical focus and must contain original theoretical and/or empirical work.
• The thesis was finalised (submitted and graded) in the period between April 30, 2021 and May 31, 2022.

In that case your thesis is eligible for the 2022 Best Thesis in Applied Math Award of the Innovation Committee of the Dutch Platform for Mathematics.

The deadline for submission is June 15th, 2022. Candidates should submit their thesis by emailing a PDF version of the thesis to the Dutch Platform for Mathematics ( [email protected] ), together with the names of the external party and university involved and the name of the supervisor on behalf of the university.

The jury, consisting of members of the Innovation Committee of the Dutch Platform for Mathematics, will assess the theses and select three finalists for the MSc-prize and three finalists for the BSc-prize. The three finalists in each category will have to pitch their thesis during the Math Community Event in September or early October. During this event, the winner will be chosen by a jury of three top level mathematical professionals.

The author of the winning thesis in each of the two categories will receive an award and €350. The runners-up in each category will both receive €200. Expenses for the Math Community Event will be reimbursed for all three candidates.

Additional information on the process can be provided by the chairman of the Innovation Committee Mark Roest ( [email protected] ). Winner of the 2021 MSc-award was Daniel Gamon. He wrote the thesis: “ Continuous time control charts: generalisation and an application to the Dutch Arthroplasty register (LROI) ”.

PhD position in Mathematical Analysis in Twente – published February 2022

We have an open PhD position at the intersection of functional analysis, complex analysis and numerical linear algebra at the University of Twente, supervised by Felix Schwenninger. The deadline is March 18.

More details can be found here:

https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/424/phd-position-in-mathematical-analysis/

PhD position in Number Theory and Formalization at VU Amsterdam - published February 2022 The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a fully-funded, 4-year PhD position in Number Theory and Formalization, supervised by Sander Dahmen. The (prefered) starting date is 1 September or earlier. The application deadline is 29 March. For further information see: https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-number-theory-and-formalization/70lg5t

PhD position in Algebraic Topology in Nijmegen - published February 2022  

Steffen Sagave is currently advertising a fully-funded position for a Ph.D. candidate in algebraic topology at Radboud University Nijmegen. The starting date is 1 September or earlier, and the application deadline is 20 March. For details and information about how to apply, please see: https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1184090

Junior lecturer positions at VU Amsterdam - published January 2022  

The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is advertising fixed-term Junior Lecturer positions, for candidates who hold (or are about to complete) an MSc. 

One call is open for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in Mathematics, and at the same time contributing to the educational program of the department. This fully-funded position is for 6 years (50% research, 40% teaching, 10% organisational activities).

https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-junior-lecturer-in-mathematics/m2mavn

A second call is open for a junior lecturer position without a research component (100% teaching and organisational activities). This fully-funded position is for 4 years.

https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/junior-lecturer-in-mathematics/7jq030

Both calls close on the 1st of March 2022. 

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed. 

Enquiries can be sent to Daniele Avitabile:  [email protected]

How do I find a doctoral position?

There are various ways of finding a doctoral position, with or without an employment contract.

Many PhD candidates are employed by the University as doctoral researchers with a view to completing a doctoral programme. Consult the list of vacancies for available doctoral positions.

Obtaining a PhD without an employment contract

It is also possible to obtain a doctorate without being employed by the UvA. Contract PhD candidates are those who have concluded an agreement with the UvA or a third party with a view to obtaining a doctorate. They may be funded by, or given time to pursue their studies by, an employer. Or they may receive a scholarship from the University or from another organisation. In both cases, they themselves are responsible for finding a supervisor.

It is also possible to obtain a doctorate from the UvA as an external PhD candidate. In this case, candidates do not enter into an agreement with a third party and do not receive a salary, but sometimes receive some material and/or financial support.

Specific doctoral programmes

For specific doctoral programmes, consult the website of the relevant research institute or Graduate School.

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PhD Position in Geometry and Dynamics

• Faculty of Science
• Closes on 15-05-2024
• Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU)

Mathematical Sciences

For students interested in research, the MSc degree provides the opportunity to start a PhD research project in any of the related topics at a university in the Netherlands or abroad. Such positions are regularly available within Utrecht University. There are ample contacts with other universities as well, partly through the nationwide Dutch research school SIKS (School for Knowledge and Information Systems). Some positions are sponsored by companies or the Dutch research council. Graduates may also find challenging positions in R&D departments of international companies, governments, and the banking and insurance sectors.

Doing a PhD

If you have completed your Master's programme, and you are enthusiastic about doing research in your field, then maybe doing a Doctorate (PhD) will interest you. A Doctor’s degree is the highest academic degree awarded by a Dutch university. You start as 'assistant in training' (aio) or 'researcher in training' (oio).

At Utrecht University

At Utrecht University you take part in education in one of the Graduate Schools and often also teach students. During the four-year PhD programme you work under the guidance of a professor on creating a research project that results in a dissertation or a series of articles in scientific journals. You can search for positions on research projects on offer or a position whereby you are free to submit your own research proposal. Read more on doing a  PhD  at Utrecht University. 

Other options

The best way to find a PhD position is through networking with the professor in the field you wish to specialize. Another option is to search via  www.academictransfer.nl . Here you can also find more information on doing PhD research in the Netherlands. 

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PhD education

A PhD programme at HIMS takes 4 years of independent research, supervised by a professor. Most PhD candidates in the Netherlands are employees of the university. As a PhD student, you contribute to the development of knowledge in your field of expertise. The programme is concluded by a thesis (dissertation) and/or a series of articles in scientific journals.

• Current open PhD positions are listed among the vacancies at HIMS. 
• An overview of theses by HIMS PhD students can be found in our thesis galleries .
• The University of Amsterdam provides more information on obtaining a PhD .
• For self-funded or scholarship PhD students (bursaries), HIMS offers limited opportunities. More information can be found on our bursaries page .

Research schools

The Dutch PhD trajectory includes courses taught within the framework of national research schools. These are collaborative research and PhD training institutions in specific domains. HIMS participates in two of these:

• Holland Research School of Molecular Chemistry (HRSMC) HRSMC is a consortium of three Dutch Universities: the University of Amsterdam (UvA), the VU University Amsterdam (VU) and Leiden University (UL). It provides an extensive training programme for PhD students in inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, crystallography and mass spectrometry. More information can be found on the HRSMC website .

Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research (NIOK) NIOK is a virtual institute consisting of Dutch university groups active in all areas of catalysis. It fosters the advancement of both higher education and research and stimulates collaboration between scientists of different disciplines and Universities. NIOK also acts as the platform and sparring partner for national and international contacts on catalysis with academia, industry and government. More information can be found on the NIOK website .

Other PhD education initiatives

Adding to the education in the framework of the national research schools, HIMS researchers are also involved in other initiatives providing PhD education:

• COAST-ANAC PhD Education Program The Dutch national organisation for COmprehensive Analytical Science and Technology (COAST) offers courses for PhD students who want to broaden or deepen their knowledge in analytical science techniques. Courses are offered throughout the year, as summer courses or as a one -or two-day topical courses on weekdays and/or Saturdays. Read more on the COAST-ANAC website .
• MolSim school This yearly school on Molecular Simulation of the Amsterdam Center for Multiscale Modeling teaches its participants to understand and apply molecular simulations; to obtain insight in the underlying theory; and to develop skills by carrying out elementary simulations. Read more on the MolSim website .
• PhD skills development Besides gaining scientific knowledge and research skills, PhD candidates are expected to develop communication skills, personal effectiveness and didactic skills. To this end, the Faculty of Science offers a skills development programme. More information can be found at the staff pages (for current PhD students only).

Guide: Doing a PhD at the University of Amsterdam

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PhD Programme / ILLC

PhD Programme

Zoi Terzopoulou PhD candidate at FNWI 2017 - 2021

The ILLC PhD programme, organised by the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) at the University of Amsterdam, is a four-year programme designed to support and guide PhD candidates in their track to become highly qualified scientific researchers in the areas described by the institute's research mission. PhD candidates are given the opportunity to benefit from a rich scientific programme as well as a tailor-made transferable-skills programme.

Info for Current PhD's

• PhD Programmes

Mathematics and Statistics

This introductory/refreshment course provides basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics needed in the other courses in statistics and methods curriculum at ERIM. Students are asked to participate actively, especially in the tutorials. The course is based on the principle that in mathematics and statistics we should view every error as an invitation to learn. In particular, students are asked to present their solutions of the tutorial exercises.

Information

The course consists of four parts.

1. Calculus.

•    Functions and limits.

•    Differentiation.

•    Integration.

2. Matrix algebra.

•    Vector spaces and linear maps.

•    Matrix and vector multiplication..

•    Rank of a matrix,

•    Eigenvalue decomposition, matrix norms.

3. Probability theory.

•    Random events and random variables.

•    Working with distributions. Common distributions.

•    Expectation, Moments and moment generating functions.

•    Transformations of random variables.

4. Statistics.

•    Estimators and estimates. Bias and variance of estimators.

•    Hypothesis testing. Type I and Type II errors. Power.

•    P-values and effect sizes.

•    Some chi-square tests. Some t-tests.

Instructional method: each meeting consists of a lecture (approximately 2 hours) followed by a tutorial (approximately 1 hour).

written (re-)examination with essay questions (100%). During the examination only FX-82SX Plus / FX-82MS / FX-350MS / TI-30XS Multiview calculator(s) are allowed.

James Stewart. Calculus Early Transcendentals. Brooks-Cole, Cengage Learning, Australia, 7th edition, 2012. ISBN 978-0-538-49887-6. International Metric version. http://www.stewartcalculus.com/media/11_home.php .

David Poole. Linear algebra: a modern introduction. Cengage Learning, Stamford CT, 4th edition, 2015. ISBN 9781285463247.

Bain, Engelhardt. Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Cengage, 2010. ISBN 9781408092149. Custom Edition.

These books are recommended literature in the first year of the bachelor Econometrics and Operational Research. Stewart (2012) and Poole (2015) are older editions.

In the course only selected parts of these books are discussed, the other parts may later serve as material for self-study.

Additional info

The timetable for this course can be found in the EUR course guide .

ERIM PhD candidates and Research Master students can register for this course via Osiris Student .

External (non-ERIM) participants are welcome to this course. To register, please fill in the registration form and e-mail it to the ERIM Doctoral Office by four weeks prior to the start of the course. For external participants, the course fee is 260 euro per ECTS credit.

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PhD Defence Zahra Atashgahi | Advancing Efficiency in Neural Networks through Sparsity and Feature Selection

Advancing Efficiency in Neural Networks through Sparsity and Feature Selection

Zahra Atashgahi is a PhD student in the department Datamanagement & Biometrics. (Co)Promotors are prof.dr.ir. R.N.J. Veldhuis and dr.ir. D.C. Mocanu from the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science and prof.dr. M. Pechenizkiy from Eindhoven University of Technology.

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PhD students at a distance

This program is under construction. Please check our website in January!

In the Netherlands, PhD students ( promovendi ) are formally considered academic researchers rather than students.

If you are independently funded (research time made available by your employer, your own funds, student loan, grant from your home country etc.), you can apply directly to the "Graduate Programme in Mathematics and Statistics" to become a PhD student. For this, you use the KdVI-PhD Application Form at the bottom of this page.

Target group

Typically, young mathematicians (recent MSc), working at an institute of higher education, who wish to pursue a PhD at the KdV Institute. However, the programme is in principle open to mathematicians with an MSc degree.

Concept of the programme

Candidates do their PhD studies and preparatory work mostly at their home institution. They will visit the KdVI for a period of two to three months per year to consult with their advisor. KdVI will in general not be able to provide funding for these visits. It is possible, and it is encouraged by KdVI, that part of the daily guidance is done by qualified members of the home institution.

Requirements

You need a Dutch Masters degree in mathematics or stochastics, or a degree in an adjacent field with sufficient mathematics. Foreign degrees which are equivalent to such a Dutch master degree also give access to the PhD Programme. The Doctorate Board of the University decides whether a foreign degree is equivalent to a Dutch one.

Tuition fee

The tuition fee is € 1000 euro per year. Students will get a guest status at the KdVI, which includes electronic library facilities. During their visits to KdVI they will have a desk, library and computer facilities. Note that PhD students do not have student status in the Netherlands! In special cases the department may waive the fee.

The first year and the academic mentor

Each accepted student will be assigned an academic mentor. The mentor will give the student instructions about the work and studies he/she should do in the first year. The mentor will also play a crucial role in the evaluation. In consultation with the student, the mentor will look for a PhD-supervisor. The mentor is not to be confused with a PhD thesis supervisor (even though the mentor can become the PhD thesis supervisor).

After the first year, the PhD student will be evaluated by the mentor and the director of KdVI. The evaluation is based on the general performance of the student. A student can only be positively evaluated if he or she has found a PhD thesis supervisor or topic. Positively evaluated PhD students are accepted for three more years.

Years Two to Four

After the evaluation, the main emphasis is on the independent research in the PhD thesis project. To get an impression of possible PhD thesis topics, you can look in UvA Dare. See the link below.

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