1 PhD position in Mathematical Analysis in Netherlands | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

TThe PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. François Genoud in the Analysis group of DIAM. The research project will concern nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) arising in important areas of mathematical physics, such as nonlinear optics, statistical mechanics, nonlinear water waves. PDEs are a natural language to describe most physical phenomena and they present a wide variety of challenging problems to the mathematical analysis. The candidate will become familiar with the methods of nonlinear functional analysis, which will be used to study nonlinear PDEs. A special emphasis will be put on bifurcation techniques. The candidate may also address the physical consequences of the mathematical results when relevant. The position includes modest teaching duties.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have an MSc degree in Mathematics or Physics with a strong curriculum of functional analysis and differential equations. (S)he should have a keen scientific curiosity and a strong commitment to research. (S)he should also be an enthusiastic team player, with very good communication skills and fluent spoken and written English. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

Organisation

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Department

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science

The research at the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics (DIAM) centers around the analysis of mathematical models arising in science and engineering. This research is both analytical and numerical in nature, and is often inspired by technical applications. The department plays an active role in translating research results into concrete, practical applications. It maintains intensive contacts with other TU Delft departments, the major technological institutes (ECN, NLR, WL, Rijkswaterstaat, MARIN, TNO) and the research laboratories of major companies. Within its own subject field the department provides teaching for the Applied Mathematics BSc and MSc programmes, and also contributes to the teaching of mathematics courses within other academic programmes at the TU Delft, and within national programmes such as “MasterMath”.

The Analysis group is one of the key research groups at DIAM. Internationally, the group has a long-standing tradition of excellence in the areas of functional analysis, partial differential equations, and stochastic analysis.