Luxembourg : 1 Junior Researcher (PhD-student) in Mathematics

The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Mathematics Research Unit of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication

1 Junior Researcher (PhD-student) in Mathematics (M/F)

• Ref:F1-070011
• 2- year fixed-term contract, renewable for 2 additional years, 40 hours/week, (starting 1st October 2010 or later)
• Employee AND student status

Area: Decision Mathematics (aggregation functions, functional equations…)
The position ONLY concerns candidates who want to prepare a PhD thesis (before a contract can be established it is required that the successful candidate registers as a PhD student at the University of Luxembourg)

Mission

• Prepare a PhD thesis in Mathematics
• Assist the professors in their teaching activities (1 to 3 hours per week)

Profile

• Master degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics of high quality, a degree in Applied Mathematics will also be accepted. A master thesis written in Analysis, Algebra, or Discrete Mathematics will be preferable.
• Dedication for doing mathematical research and willingness to integrate the existing team
• Willingness to prepare a PhD thesis
• Good knowledge of mathematical analysis and algebra
• Good written and oral English skills, some basic knowledge of French will be an advantage (readiness to develop some knowledge of French if needed)

Offer

• Membership in a dynamic Mathematical Institute in a newly created university
• An exciting international environment
• A competitive salary

For further information, please contact Jean-Luc Marichal
See also http://math.uni.lu
Application files (in English or French) should contain the following documents:

• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a copy of the master diploma
• a description of the mathematical background of the candidate
• a letter of motivation
• the names, positions and addresses of two referees, with an indication of their links to the candidate (e.g., supervisor of the master thesis)

Please send your application until 30th September, 2010 preferably by email, to the following address:
jean-luc.marichal
However applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
or

University of Luxembourg, FSTC
Campus Kirchberg
Jean-Luc Marichal
Mathematics Research Unit
6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 30 September 2010

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