Sweden: Ph.D. student positions in Mathematics with specialization in Combinatorial Probability Theory

Duties: The aim of the research is to study various problems in combinatorial probability theory and to develop methods for the study of such problems. This includes, for example, random graphs, random trees, and probabilistic problems from the study of algorithms. Teaching will be included to a maximum of 20% of full time.

Qualifications required: The applicant should have a Master of Science in mathematics, engineering physics or from a comparable field. Employment as a PhD student is granted for a duration of at most five years, and includes department duties up to 20% (usually teaching). The ability to teach in Swedish or English is a firm requirement. A good level of command of written and spoken English is a firm requirement. Good command of probability theory is of merit.

The application should contain a short description of the candidate’s research interests, and relevant qualifiactions for the position. The application should also contain a CV, a copy of relevant grades (translated to Swedish or English), a copy of the undergraduate or master thesis (or a preliminary version thereof), and other relevant documents. The applicant is urged to supply letters of recommendation, and contact information to references, and to indicate the earliest possible date of appointment.

The university is striving for a more even gender balance; thus women are especially invited to apply for this position.

The salary is determined by local guidelines.

The rules governing the process of enrollment as a PhD student can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap 1-7 §§, in addition to the university’s rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/.

For further information about the position, please contact

Professor Svante Janson Svante.Janson@math.uu.se,

phone             +46 18 471 3188

or the Head of Department, Professor Johan Tysk Johan.Tysk@math.uu.se

phone             +46 18 471 3208

The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO,

phone             +46 18 471 5380

Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST,

phone             +46 18 471 1996

and Stefan Djurström, SEKO

phone             +46 18 471 3315

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2 April, 2012.

Application Deadline : 2 April 2012