PhD Research Fellow in Probability Theory

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PhD Research Fellow in Probability Theory

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in probability theory at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is subject to financing by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks

The position is intended to give promising candidates the opportunity to pursue advanced research leading to a doctoral degree in probability theory. The PhD project will address fundamental questions within the broad area of stochastic processes on networks, focusing on models with long-range dependence and interactions in space and/or time. The PhD fellow will join an active, internationally connected research environment and will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at partner institutions throughout Europe. The project is linked to the European research network mSpace, providing access to workshops, training schools and research visits.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 01.03.2027. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Competence at MSc-level on topics in mathematics or statistics relevant to research represented at the department is a requirement.
• Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills.
• Experience from MSc-level course work on probability theory and related fields in theoretical mathematics is an advantage.
• Demonstration of sound knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the following list of topics is an advantage:
• Stochastic chains with unbounded memory
• Interacting particle systems
• Mathematical statistical mechanics
• Random networks
• Stochastic geometry
• Good written and spoken Norwegian skills is an advantage, as we would like candidates who can teach first-year courses. Scandinavian languages are equalled with Norwegian.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

The following applies for the position

About the PhD employment: The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. If a 4th year is granted, one year of career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination or research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the full employment period and thus corresponding to 25 per cent of the time each year.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training: As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary as a PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 593 700 before taxes. Further salary increases are made according to the length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include

• a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, explaining how you meet each criterion. Additionally, you should address the "advantages" mentioned above, as these will be taken into account when ranking the candidates.
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master's degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position.
• relevant certificates/references
• approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
• a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.