Doctoral scholarship holder in the field of applied mathematics

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The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of applied mathematics.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Applied Mathematics. In this project we will develop novel mathematical methods for the numerical bifurcation analysis of non-smooth dynamical systems. These methods will be used in various application areas. One example is soft-robotics where multiple non-linear aspects lead to complex dynamics. These novel methods will predict the dynamics in these and other applications.   
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for Bachelor Mathematics and the Master Financial and Applied Mathematics.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Applied Mathematics or related domains such Mathematical Engineering, Computational Physics, …. The Master degree is required at the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have experience in large-scale numerical simulation of dynamical systems described by systems of partial differential equations or large-scale optimalisation problems. Experience with finite elements is a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another period e.g. two years.
• The planned start date is 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Middelheim in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 29 August 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
  • copy of your Master thesis.
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Dr. Wim Vanroose via wim.vanroose@uantwerpen.be

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