PhD call of Prof. Sara Merino Aceituno
1 PhD position
(praedoc)
is currently open in the research group of Prof. Sara Merino Aceituno.
The deadline for the application is on
Type of employment
The position is a PhD position with a salary of approximately 39k € gross / year
(corresponding to approximately 28.9k € net salary / year).
Description
We are seeking for candidates to work on models of collective dynamics.
Kinetic theory provides powerful tools to study how macroscopic phenomena
(observable patterns and dynamics) emerge from underlying microscopic dynamics.
This approach can be applied to biological and social systems to understand
how collective behaviors (such as cell migration, bird flocking, opinion formation,
and network development) originate from individual interactions.
The goal of this project will be to apply kinetic theory tools to investigate the fundamental link between individual and collective behavior. The research will utilize differential equations, mathematical analysis, interacting-particle systems, and computational simulations. Part of this project will be in collaboration with a group of biologists.
The goal of this project will be to apply kinetic theory tools to investigate the fundamental link between individual and collective behavior. The research will utilize differential equations, mathematical analysis, interacting-particle systems, and computational simulations. Part of this project will be in collaboration with a group of biologists.
Duration of employment
3 years.
Extent of employment
30 hours per week.
Affiliation
The successful applicant will be employed at the
Faculty of Mathematics
of the
University of Vienna (Austria)
and will be associated to the
research group of Prof. Sara Merino Aceituno.
The successful applicant will become also a member of the Vienna School of Mathematics (VSM) and is expected to actively contribute to its activities.
The successful applicant will become also a member of the Vienna School of Mathematics (VSM) and is expected to actively contribute to its activities.
Contact
For queries on this position, please contact
Prof. Sara Merino Aceituno at sara.merino@univie.ac.at.
Skills required:
Applicants must have a bachelor in mathematics, and
must have or be close to obtaining a master degree in mathematics.
Particularly a good knowledge of mathematical analysis and programming skills are required for this project.
Preferred start date
September 2025, but the date is flexible.
Requested documents and information
- A motivation letter (in pdf format).
- A CV (in pdf format).
- Transcript of the marks of the bachelor degree and the master's degree (in pdf or jpg formats).
- Master thesis (if completed - in pdf format)
Additional requested information
Contact details
of 2 possible references
(please do not upload recommendation letters
in your application - we will directly contact your references only if necessary).
Candidates for this position are requested
to fill the application form at
this link.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.
The personal data submitted for this application will be treated according to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your data are treated only for the purpose of this call and temporarily saved in a database of the University of Vienna. The data submitted during your application will be cancelled as soon as candidates are selected for these positions and offers are made and accepted. A
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Technical inquiries on this call (in particular: technical questions related to the online application as well as report of possible bugs) can be directed to the Scientific Manager of the Project SFB 65 (Matteo Tommasini, at matteo.tommasini@univie.ac.at).