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2 PhD Positions: Korteweg-de Vries Institute: 2 PhD Positions: Korteweg-de Vries Institute

Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics in Netherlands is inviting applications for fully funded PhD positions.

The Korteweg-de Vries Instituut voor Wiskunde (KdV Institute) is the mathematical research institute of the Faculty of Science of the Universiteit van Amsterdam.

Number of Positions: 2

Duration: 4 years

Project title: “Methods from complex dynamics for locating zeroes of graph polynomials”.

The KdV Institute offers a stimulating scientific environment in which research focuses mainly within the research programmes: Algebra, Geometry and Mathematical Physics; Pure, Applied and Numerical Analysis, and Stochastics.

Level of study: PhD programme

Subject Area: Mathematics

Type of job: Full-time (38 hours per week)

Scholarship Value: The gross monthly salary will range from €2,266 in the first year to €2,897 in the last year.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for the position.

Eligibility Criteria: The applicant must have a:

• Master degree in Mathematics or related field;
• Be Highly motivated;
• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Background in all of the above-mentioned fields of research is certainly not expected, but an affinity with any of these fields will be considered a plus
• Experience in teaching would be an advantage.
• Applicants whose first language is not English would be required to provide proof of proficiency in English.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Documents required: The applicant should include the following information in separate PDF files (not zipped), using the surname, initials and a self-evident word as file names, e.g., Smith J CV:

• A letter of motivation (maximum 1 page), explaining why one is interested in the position;
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A copy of Master’s thesis (when available). If not yet available, please include a copy of Bachelor’s thesis.
• A list of all university courses taken, including a transcript of grades;
• The name and contact details (including email address) of 3 referees who can provide details about the candidate’s profile (one of whom should be the main supervisor of the Master thesis).

Note: In order for the application to be processed immediately, the applicant should quote the vacancy number: 18-443.

Application Deadline: 31^st August 2018