A PhD student in mathematics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education is located at Campus Sundsvall and Östersund. The department conducts subject specific research and teaching. The teaching of our group covers a broad spectrum of courses for students from a variety of study programmes, and there are close connections to colleagues in applied sciences. Research is focused on selected topics, with an active group for each of them. This position is for a Ph.D. student to join the group in the field 

• Geometry and Analysis in Several Complex Variables

The research group that the Ph.D. student will join is well established in the international scientific community and have collaborations with recognized mathematicians at the university in Bern (Switzerland), University of São Paulo (Brazil), National University of Mexico, University of Valencia (Spain), University Tor Vergata in Rome (Italy) and Arizona state university in USA.

Job description

Independent third-cycle studies comprising at least 80% research and up to 20% of other departmental duties such as teaching and administration.

Requirements and assessment criteria

To be considered for a PhD position, the applicant must meet the entry requirements for admission to Mid Sweden University´s third-cycle programme. In order to meet the entry requirements the applicant must have a second-cycle degree, or have completed at least 240 ETCS credits of which at least 60 credits should be second-cycle courses. An additional requirement is that 90 credits of the 240 total must consist of courses in mathematics.  The applicant is also eligible for consideration if s/he has acquired the equivalent qualification and skills in some other way.

Previous experience of working within the mathematical fields of differentiable manifolds, algebraic varieties, advanced algebra, singularity theory and topology is meritorious.

Employment process

Processing of the appointment will comply with the provisions in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance, and will be carried out in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s Employment Procedures.  

Terms of employment

The PhD position refers to employment corresponding four years of fulltime studies and is planned to lead up to a PhD.

Place of employment: Sundsvall

Starting date: 1 August 2023 or by agreement.

Information

For further information please contact Deputy Head of Department Andreas Lind at Andreas.Lind@miun.se, +46101428421 or  Professor Egmont Porten at Egmont.Porten@miun.se, +46101428401.

Salary: According to the Mid Sweden University salary scale for PhD students.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the e-recruitment system of Mid Sweden University via the link below and must include a fully updated CV and a cover letter or personal statement describing the applicant's research interests and experience in the relevant field of research specified above. Candidates should also upload to the e-recruitment system certified copies of degree certificates and official transcripts of grades obtained together with other relevant documents referred to in their application.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 2023-05-26.