PhD Student
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Mathematical Institute (MAI), University of Bern
The starting date is flexible within the first half of 2025.
The Mathematical Institute of the University of Bern is inviting applications for a PhD position in an area of pure mathematics (Topology). The position is funded from the SNF Ambizione grant "Embedding spaces: building bridges between geometric and algebraic viewpoints". The project is lead by Danica Kosanović, and doctoral studies will be co-supervised with Sebastian Baader.
Tasks
- The objective of this PhD project is to improve the understanding of certain objects of geometric topology.
- There will be light teaching duties, but knowledge of German is not required.
Requirements
- A masters degree in Mathematics.
- English proficiency.
- Experience with (geometric or algebraic) topology or geometry is an advantage.
We offer
- Research supervision in pure mathematics, working on attractive and modern problems.
- Competitive salary and travel funding.
Application and contact
For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact Danica Kosanović by e-mail buildingbridges4embeddings@gmail.com
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, transcript, and a one-page letter of interest, via e-mail to buildingbridges4embeddings@gmail.com by November 15. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the referees to the same email address.
