Inoltro dal Prof. Alexander Drewitz:

Dear Prof. Caputo,

I would like to ask you to draw the attention of suitably qualified MSc students to the opening of a PhD student position in probability at the University of Cologne, see

https://www.stellenwerk-koeln.de/uploads/tx_exinitswkjobs/wissMA_Mathematisc...

For simplicity you also find a text version of the opening below.

Many thanks in advance and best regards

Alexander Drewitz

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The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Cologne (UoC) is pleased to announce a PhD-Student (m/f) position to be filled as soon as possible. The position is a 50% position; the salary is based on the German TVL-13 scale if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled. The initial appointment is for three years and can be extended up to five years.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Ph.D. candidate to carry out research in probability theory motivated by problems from statistical physics. The job profile also includes teaching responsibilities in the group of Prof. Alexander Drewitz, such as organizing tutorials/ seminars as well as supervising students. We require an excellent MSc degree in Mathematics (or similar), as well as a profound knowledge of probability theory. A working knowledge of German is either expected or otherwise to be acquired at the beginning of the appointment.

The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Persons with disabilities with equal capability, suitability and professional experience are favored and strongly encouraged to apply. Women with equal capability, suitability and professional experience are favored and strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (in English or German) including a cover letter, CV, copies of relevant transcripts, as well as the names and contact details of two academic referees preferably by email (both to drewitz@math.uni-koeln.de and handerka@math.uni-koeln.de) as a single pdf-file. Applications received before September 30, 2015 will be fully considered. Please contact the office of Prof. Drewitz (Mrs. Heidi Anderka, email: handerka@math.unikoeln.de) for further information.