Calculus of Variations and Geometric Measure Theory

Research project on Optimal Transportation

created by figalli on 14 Sep 2021
modified on 06 Sep 2022

Deadline: 30 apr 2023

The "Lagrange Mathematics and Computing Research Center (LMCRC)" is beginning a new research project on Optimal Transportation. The project is led by Alessio Figalli (ETH Zurich), Guillaume Carlier (Paris Dauphine), Quentin Merigot (Paris-Saclay) and Filippo Santambrogio (Lyon 1).

The project focuses on optimal transport with special attention to Wasserstein gradient flows, the use of Wasserstein distance in sampling problems, the regularity of optimal transport maps, and computational aspects.

The project is seeking to recruit PhD students and-or postdocs. Candidates will be based in Paris, with an office at the Lagrange Center located at

103 Rue de Grenelle, 75007, Paris, France

and will receive a competitive salary. The contract's exact start date and duration are flexible and will be discussed with the individual candidates.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email at lmcrc.ot@gmail.com, following the guidelines below. Only shortlisted will be contacted by the PIs, and interviews will continue until the positions are filled.

NOTE: postdoctoral applications will be reviewed starting in early December 2022. Phd applications will be reviewed later in 2023.

— FOR PHD CANDIDATES: Please send an email with the subject line "Application Phd position", and attach to your email: 1) a 1-page cover letter; 2) a CV; 3) a list of exams during the Bachelor's and Master's degrees with grades (when possible, the applicant is encouraged to attach an official transcript); 4) a 1-page description of the Master's thesis (if the thesis is not completed, the candidate may describe the intended work); 5) when possible, a copy of the master's thesis; 6) names of 3 possible letter writers that can be contacted by the PIs for a recommendation letter.

— FOR POSTDOCTORAL CANDIDATES: Send an email with the subject line "Application postdoc position", and attach to your email: 1) a motivation letter of 1 page; 2) a CV; 3) a list of publications; 4) a research statement; 5) when possible, a copy of the Phd thesis; 6) names of 3 possible letter writers that can be contacted by the PIs for a recommendation letter.