10 PhD Positions in Stochastics and Algorithmics (COFUND)

The research project NETWORKS is looking for 10 international PhD students in mathematics and computer science. Are you interested in the stochastics and algorithmics behind network problems? And would you like to be part of this project with its many activities? Then we invite you to apply for one of these positions.

Application deadline 30 November 2020
Contract full time employment contract for 4 years
Salary indication from €2.325 to €2.972 in 4 years
Location The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Leiden)


About NETWORKS and COFUND

The NETWORKS project is a collaboration of world-leading researchers from four institutions in The Netherlands: TU Eindhoven, University of Amsterdam, Leiden University and the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI). Research in NETWORKS focuses on stochastics and algorithmics for network problems. NETWORKS offers a highly stimulating research environment and an extensive training program for PhD students.

Recently NETWORKS was awarded a COFUND grant the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, funded by the European Commission. The grant allows NETWORKS to expand its activities by opening positions for an additional 14 PhD students. As a NETWORKS-COFUND PhD student you can define your own PhD project in one of the research areas mentioned above, in collaboration with your NETWORKS supervisors. Four positions have been filled already. In this call we are looking for 10 PhD students.

Eligibility criteria

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated applicants with a background in mathematics (in particular stochastics) and an affinity for computer science, or with a background in computer science (in particular algorithms) with affinity for mathematics. At the starting date of your employment as a PhD student in the NETWORKS COFUND program, you should be in possession of an MSc degree.

In order to be eligible, make sure you send your complete application before the deadline of the call. Moreover, you meet the mobility requirement of the MSCA. This mobility requirement is: You may not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the Netherlands for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the starting date of your employment.

Application procedure

Applications should be done through the online system available at the NETWORKS website. You should fill in the online application form and provide the following documents combined in one pdf, in English:

  • A motivation letter that, among other things, mentions the research theme(s) you are interested in and/or the NETWORKS supervisor(s) you would like to work with (see Appendix A and B);
  • A CV including (if applicable) a list of publications and experience with teaching;
  • A copy of your MSc diploma or a transcript specifying the number of credits they thus far obtained in their MSc studies and a list of grades for your MSc courses.

In the online application system you can supply the names and email addresses of up to three references, who will be contacted by us for recommendation letters.

Before applying, first download and read the information package with more information on the NETWORKS research and the COFUND positions.

Interested?

So, if you are interested in doing a PhD in stochastics or algorithms in the NETWORKS project, then have a look at our information package and apply through this website. The deadline for applications is November 30.

Questions? Please contact Marieke Kranenburg, info@thenetworkcenter.nl