2 Postdoctoral Fellowships in mathematical finance and computational algebra in South Africa | African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

Study: Fellowships are awarded in the field of financial mathematics, computational algebra and mathematical biology.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to students for postdoctoral research program.

Eligibility:

• A relevant doctorate of high standing
• A developing research capability which will lead to good international publications
• Ability to tutor postgraduate students successfully
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Scholarship Open for: South African and international candidates can apply for these postdoctoral fellowships. Preference will be given to African applicants and those from SADC member states are particularly encouraged.

AIMS-South Africa is seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Fellowships in the area of mathematical finance and computational algebra. Fellowships are tenable for two years, contingent on satisfactory progress, and could be extended for a third year. Fellowships are immediately available and the value of the award ranges between R200 – R240k per annum, taxfree, subject to qualification and experience. Preference will be given to African applicants and those from SADC member states are particularly encouraged.

Duration: Fellowships are tenable for two years contingent on satisfactory progress, and could be extended for a third year.

What does it cover?Fellowships are immediately available and the value of the award ranges between R200 – R240k per annum, tax free, subject to qualification and experience.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 November, 2014.