PhD stipends in Mathematics Full-time

PhD Stipends In Mathematics

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applicants for PhD stipends in mathematics.

The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2027, but can be subject to negotiation.

There will be PhD stipends available in:

• Algebraic and Arithmetic Geometry, Applied algebra, Combinatorics, Geometric group theory, Geometry and Geometric Analysis, Number Theory, Representation Theory, and Topology as covered by the section Algebra & Geometry and Copenhagen Center for Geometry & Topology (GeoTop).
• Classical Analysis, Descriptive Set Theory, Functional Analysis, Geometric group theory, Harmonic Analysis, History of Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Operator Algebras, Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Information, Quantum Computation and Quantum Simulation as covered by the section Analysis and Quantum, the Centre for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory and the Quantum for Life Center.

You are welcome to contact any member of the department to discuss research projects.

We are looking for candidates within the field of Mathematics or nearby fields, whose background and research interests are a strong fit with the areas of mathematics above.

The department has about 50 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 visitors' programs. Our buildings are located in central Copenhagen next to the central park Fælledparken. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

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.

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 or closely related.

Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled in one of the faculty's master's 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.

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD 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 and experience:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional experience, including publications (if any)
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in Mathematics
• Good English skills

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically.

Please include:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, publications (if any), language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Bachelor's or Master's and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Reference letters (if available; letters can be uploaded as part of the application or sent to hr-math@adm.ku.dk by the reference person).

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026, 23:59 GMT+1.