PhD stipends in Statistics and the mathematics of Insurance and Economics

2 months ago

København, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applications for PhD stipends in applied mathematics, including statistics and the mathematics of insurance and economics.

The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2025 but can be subject to negotiation.

The project
There will be PhD stipends available in:

  • Statistics, mathematics-economics, and actuarial science in general (not associated with a prespecified project; contact Helle Sørensen, )
  • Statistical modeling of emerging risks (contact Martin Bladt, )
  • Optimization under decision-dependent uncertainty (contact Giovanni Pantuso, )
  • Actuarial science within the project frame InterAct (contact Mogens Steffensen, )

You are welcome to contact any member of the sections of Insurance and Economics and Statistics and Probability Theory to discuss research projects.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for strong candidates within all fields of applied mathematics.

About the department
The department has about 55 permanent scientific staff members; around 60 PhD students and 35 postdocs. It has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and active PhD, postdoc, and visitor's programs. Our buildings are located in central Copenhagen next to the central park Fælledparken. Our website provides more information about the department and the research conducted at the department.

The PhD programme
Depending on your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelor´s degree .

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Mathematics.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen.

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme
If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree , you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree.

Terms of the integrated programme
To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes in Mathematics or Quantum Information Science.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

  • Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme
  • Carry through an independent research project under supervision
  • Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
  • Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
  • Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
  • Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
  • Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

  • Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
  • Relevant work experience
  • Other relevant professional activities
  • Curious mind-set with a strong interest in Mathematics
  • Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

  • Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
  • Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
  • Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish.

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is November 15th, 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in weeks 2-13, 2025.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: .

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-11-2024

Ansættelsesdato: 01-09-2025

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Department of Mathematical Sciences

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