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UNIVERSITY OF LUXEMBOURG – 4 PHD POSITIONS IN MATHEMATICS

LOCATION: Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

4 PhD positions, co-financed by a grant from the Luxembourg National Research Fund. Research areas of the program and the PhD advisors currently recruiting:

Computational number theory and cryptographic applications

Jean-Sébastien Coron (DCS)

Modelling and computational experiments in geometry

Karin Melnick (DMATH)

Jean-Marc Schlenker (DMATH)

Algebraic geometry, representation theory and logic

Karin Melnick (DMATH) and Pieter Belmans (Utrecht University)

The successful candidates will be expected to conduct research under the guidance of professors (names and areas of expertise listed above), with the aim of obtaining a PhD in mathematics. They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s many activities, including seminars, teaching, outreach and various other research related events.

ELIGIBILITY:

Your profile:

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or mathematical aspects of Computer science, with very good results. (The degree must be obtained before the beginning of the contract but you can apply before)

Good command of written and spoken English

Strong dedication to doing mathematics at a research level

Interest in using computational methods for mathematical investigations. Some familiarity with programming will be considered a plus

In return you will get:

Being member of an active and dynamic Department of Mathematics, and participating in its many scientific activities

Funding for travel to conference, summer or winter schools, and other scientific events outside Luxembourg

How to apply:

Applications should include:

Letter of motivation

A ranked list of up to three PhD advisors from the above list (with motivations for the choices)

Full CV

Transcript of academic records and copies of diploma

Names of at least two references who are willing to write a letter of recommendation on the candidate’s behalf (they may be contacted by us)

Any other relevant documents

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

BENEFIT:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Months with a possible extension for another 12 months

Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Location: Campus Belval

Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher

Job Reference: UOL06572

The yearly gross salary for every PhD candidate at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).

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BROWN UNIVERSITY: PEMBROKE CENTER POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, 2026-27

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm (EST) on Monday, November 24, 2025.

LOCATION: USA

the Pembroke Center will award residential Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to scholars from any field whose research relates to the theme of “The Meanings of Merit: Labor, Categories of Difference, and the Creation of Knowledge.” Fellows are required to participate in a weekly research seminar and teach one undergraduate course.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates are selected on the basis of their scholarly potential and the relevance of their work to the research theme.

Recipients must have a PhD at the start of the fellowship and may not hold a tenured position.

Fellowships are awarded to scholars who have received their degrees from institutions other than Brown University within the last five (5) years. The term of appointment is July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. 

The Pembroke Center is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Selected finalists will be asked to submit additional materials, including

One-page document including title and 250-word abstract of proposed research project

Project statement of five typed pages (double-spaced)

Brief representative bibliography for research proposal

Three confidential recommendation letters

Course syllabus with a course description and schedule of assigned readings for an upper-level undergraduate Gender and Sexuality Studies seminar.

Apply on Interfolio

BENEFIT:

The annual salary for this postdoctoral position is between $62,232 and $67,824, commensurate with years of experience, plus $2,000 for research expenses and an additional one-time $1,000 stipend to assist in the transition to Providence.

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