PhD student in computational mathematics

The research group Applied Mathematics the department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a leading group Applied Mathematics and Numerical Analysis. It is developing novel algorithms for the simulation and analysis of large scale scientific and industrial complex systems.

Job description:

You invent, develop and implement novel numerical algorithms to solve large scale problems in material sciences. You solve, in collaboration with domain scientists from the physics department, challenging problems at the frontier of science using state-of-the-art HPC infrastructure.

Profile and requirements:

·         Master in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science other (exact) sciences, with outstanding study results.

·         You have a strong background in computational mathematics or computational physics and some proven track record in implementing

·         numerical algorithms in               HPC hardware.

·         You are fluent in interdisciplinary English communication, quality-oriented and creative, and eager to emerge in new scientific disciplines.

We offer:

A doctoral student research position for one year, with further extension (up to four years) in case of positive evaluation. The start date is open for negotiation.  An exciting research opportunity to complete a PhD in a dynamic, stimulating, multidisciplinary and multinational work environment. 

Interested?

Applicants are invited to send a motivation letter, detailed CV (incl. courses, grades, previous work, publications) and contact info of at least two references (including email addresses and phone

numbers) to prof. dr. Wim Vanroose (wim.vanrooseuantwerpen.be). Don’t hesitate to contact us in advance for more information.

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