Deadline: 31 jan 2014

PhD in Applied Mathematics

A PhD position (50% TV-L13) is available from January 2013 (or earlier) at the Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics of the University of Münster (Germany). The research will be at the interface between analysis and scientific computing; topics include optimization, calculus of variations, numerical analysis, image processing, biological applications.

A Diploma or Master degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields is required. The successful applicant will have a solid background in one of the above topics. For inquiries and applications please contact:

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wirth
Institut für Numerische und Angewandte Mathematik
Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster
Einsteinstraße 62, 48149 Münster (Germany)
Benedikt.Wirth@uni-muenster.de<mailto:Benedikt.Wirth@uni-muenster.de>
carolin.gietz@uni-muenster.de<mailto:carolin.gietz@uni-muenster.de>

In the application please include: CV, copy of relevant certificates (diploma or master degree), copy of the masters thesis or equivalent, names and contact information of at least one referee, and a brief statement of research interests. The application should be sent electronically as a single pdf-file to the above e-mail address.

We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered. We also welcome applications from candidates with severe disabilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be preferentially considered. We will accept applications until the position is filled.