PhD student in mathematics (combinatorics and representation theory) / PhD position in mathematics (combinatorics and representation theory)

Job Description

Job Description

The Mathematics Section of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Geneva is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its research in mathematics and offers a stimulating environment for scientific work in this field.

An 80% doctoral position for a period of 4 years is open to the Mathematics Section.

The candidate will carry out research in the fields of combinatorics and representation theory under the supervision of Professor Jehanne Dousse , as part of the Eccellenza grant “Partition identities and interactions” of the FNS.

More precisely, he/she will be interested in the connections that can exist between combinatorial results (the identities of partitions of the Rogers-Ramanujan type) and the study of representations of affine Lie algebras and their crystalline bases. Research topics can be oriented more towards combinatorics or towards representation theory depending on the interests and skills of the candidate.

The candidate will also participate in the teaching activity of the Section as an assistant. His main tasks will be the animation of exercise sessions and the correction of exams.

The candidate will be remunerated according to the salary conditions of the SNSF and the University of Geneva (approximately CHF 55,000/year gross).

Title and skills required

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in mathematics (or title deemed equivalent) on the date of the appointment. He/she must have a real interest in research and a good command of the English language.

 

Input function

September 1, 2023 (to be agreed)

Contact

For any inquiries, contact Professor Jehanne Dousse directly by email : jehanne.dousse@unige.ch

 

Further information

Applications with the following documents must be submitted via the link below (Postuler / Apply now) before April 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Geneva time:

• CV
• letter of motivation describing the main experiences and skills, as well as the reasons why the candidate wishes to undertake a thesis in this field
• copy of bachelor’s and master’s degrees (if master’s degree already obtained)
• Transcript of bachelor’s and master’s marks
• the contact details of two reference persons, who may be contacted for more information on the candidate.

   

Job description

PhD position in mathematics (combinatorics and representation theory) The Mathematics Department of the Science Faculty of the University of Geneva is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its research in mathematics and for providing a stimulating environment for scientific work in this field. We are welcoming applications for a PhD position at 80% for 4 years in the Mathematics Department. The successful candidate will conduct research in the fields of combinatorics and representation under the supervision of Professor Jehanne Dousse, as part of the Eccellenza grant “Partition identities and interactions” of the SNSF. More precisely, the candidate will work on connections between combinatorial results (Rogers-Ramanujan type partition identities) and the study of affine Lie algebra representations and their crystal bases. The research topics can be closer to combinatorics or representation theory depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The candidate will also take part in the department’s teaching activities as an assistant. Their main duties will be teaching exercises sessions and grading exams. The successful candidate will be paid according to the SNSF and University of Geneva salary conditions (approx. CHF 55 000 / year gross) Required qualifications and skills: The candidate must hold a master’s degree in mathematics (or equivalent) at the start of the position. They must have a strong interest in research and a good level in English.   Starting date: September 1st, 2023 Contact: For any question regarding the position, please contact Professor Jehanne Dousse directly via email: jehanne.dousse@unige.ch Applications Applications with the following documents must be submitted through the link below (Postuler / Apply now) before April 15, 23h59, Geneva time: CV letter of motivation describing the main experiences and qualifications, as well as the reasons for which the candidate wants to start a PhD in this field copy of the Bachelor and Master diplomas (or only the Bachelor diploma if the master’s degree is not finished yet) transcript of grades obtained during the Bachelor and Master name and contact details of two references, who may be contacted to obtain more information about the candidate.

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The University of Geneva offers motivating conditions of engagement in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the influence of an Institution founded in 1559.

With a view to parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented gender.