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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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AALTO UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP

Application runs from 1 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.

LOCATION: Finland

Aalto University offers a very limited number of scholarships to fee-paying students. The scholarships can be awarded to the best applicants admitted to the programmes. Applicants are ranked according to the evaluation criteria that are on the study options’ webpages. 
The master’s admissions application period for studies beginning in the autumn of 2026 runs from 1 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

If you are from outside the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland and you are liable to pay tuition fees, you can apply for the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship on your master’s programme application form during the application period. To apply for a scholarship, you simply need to answer “yes” to the application form question “do you apply for scholarship”. You cannot apply for a scholarship before or after the application period.

Only students who are liable to pay tuition fees are eligible to apply for Aalto University Excellence Scholarship, i.e. a tuition fee waiver.

The scholarship decisions and the admission decisions are given together. According to the Universities Act, scholarship decisions cannot be appealed.

For more information about scholarships, see: Scholarships and Tuition Fees.

The application consists of:
an application form,
a set of obligatory application documents; and
the documents required by your study option.

Fill in the online application form in the Studyinfo.fi service during the application period. You can edit your application form within the application period. The application period ends on 2 January 2026 (15.00/3pm, UTC +2).

Applicants who are not citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) member states, or Switzerland must pay a €100 application fee to apply for higher education in Finland. 

BENEFIT:

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships are granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver.

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