PhD Student in Mathematics with Focus on Combinatorics, Group Theory, and Geometry

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The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is announcing a fully funded PhD position in mathematics with a focus on combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. The position comprises four years of doctoral education including participation in research projects and doctoral courses. The application deadline is July 18, 2026. Project Description and Responsibilities The PhD student will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. We will investigate questions about rigidity and motion in non-classical geometries using combinatorial, algebraic, and group-theoretic methods, inspired by the mathematical theory of articulated systems and constraint geometry. Possible tools include combinatorics, algebraic methods, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, and rigidity theory, depending on the selected PhD student's background and interests. The project's exact direction will be developed together with the selected PhD student, who will have significant freedom to influence the research within the project's overarching mathematical framework. The selected PhD student will become part of an active research environment in discrete mathematics, geometry, and group theory at Umeå University, with opportunities to interact with researchers active in combinatorics, geometry, group theory, and related areas. The project is integrated into an international network of research collaborations and offers opportunities for conference travel, research visits, and scientific exchange. Qualifications The PhD student will be admitted to doctoral studies in mathematics. Basic eligibility is held by those who have completed a degree at advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. To meet the requirement for special eligibility for admission to doctoral studies in mathematics, the applicant must have at least 60 hp within the field of mathematics, of which at least 15 hp at advanced level. The requirements for prior knowledge stated above are also considered met by those who in another manner acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Good ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is required. Experience in combinatorics, incidence geometry, matroid theory, geometric group theory, algebraic methods, and/or rigidity theory is meriting but not required for the position. As a PhD student, you are expected to take an active role in the project and in the department's activities. You are expected to have a scientific approach and good collaboration skills while being able to work independently. You should have a strong drive to continuously develop your knowledge and to develop into an independent researcher. The evaluation of applicants is based on their qualifications and their ability to benefit from doctoral education. The evaluation of eligible applicants is based on the applicant's qualifications and prerequisites for benefiting from doctoral education. About the Position The position aims toward a doctoral degree and the PhD student's main task is to engage in their own doctoral education, which includes both active participation in research projects and doctoral courses. Teaching or other department work (up to 20%) may be included in the duties. The position is limited to four years full-time or up to five years with part-time teaching. Monthly salary according to the established salary scale for PhD positions at Umeå University. Start date September 2026 or by agreement. Application Applications are submitted via our recruitment system no later than July 18, 2026. Log in and apply using the button at the bottom of the page. The application must consist of the following documents written in English or Swedish in PDF or Word format: A personal letter with a brief description of your qualifications and research interests. Explain why you are applying for the position and describe how your qualifications and merits are relevant. Curriculum vitae. Certified copies of degrees or equivalent, including documentation of completed academic courses, grades received, and any other certificates. Thesis work and publications relevant to the position are attached if available. If you have not completed your thesis, submit a summary of at most 5 pages including figures and references. Test results from GMAT (or GRE) and TOEFL/IELTS if available. Contact information for at least two references The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution brings to the department's activities. We therefore particularly welcome women and non-binary individuals as applicants for this position. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and offer accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you need accommodations in connection with your application, for example when filling in the application form, participating in interviews, or in any other part of the recruitment process, please contact Klara Stokes ([email protected]) or the department's equality representative Lars-Daniel Öhman ([email protected]). Accommodations may include, but are not limited to: extra support when filling in the application form, technical support during interviews for applicants with hearing or visual impairments, support during interviews for neurodivergent applicants and persons with mental health issues, for example the possibility to receive certain interview questions in advance, accommodations for applicants who need an accompanying support person during interviews. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (12 Chapter, 2§), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is announcing a fully funded PhD position in mathematics with a focus on combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. The position comprises four years of doctoral education including participation in research projects and doctoral courses. The application deadline is July 18, 2026. Project Description and Responsibilities The PhD student will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of combinatorics, group theory, and geometry. We will investigate questions about rigidity and motion in non-classical geometries using…

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22. 7. 2026

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