DAAD-African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Doctoral Fellowships in Partial differential equations and Stochastic analysis.

About this position

Application Deadline: January 1st, 2024

At the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Senegal The German research chair, Dr. Mouhamadou Sy at AIMS Senegal, in collaboration with Prof. Martina Hofmanova at Bielefeld University, Germany, is offering PhD fellowships at AIMS Senegal researchcenter in Mbour. These fellowships are made available and funded by the DAAD to promote international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programs.

AIMS is looking for excellent candidates with strong interest and background in research in Partial differential equations and Stochastic analysis. The research topics will be mathematical,motivated by various applications such as in fluid dynamics, turbulence, propagation of waves in nonlinear media, and understanding chaotic behaviors and their applications. Among others, AIMS are seeking for candidates with a strong interest and background in one of the following areas:

• Analysis of partial differential equations
• Stochastic analysis
• Dispersive and nonlinear waves
• Fluid dynamics

Eligibility

• A Master’s degree in mathematical sciences (two-year degree is strongly preferred).
• Strong interest in one of the areas indicated above.
• Any experience in the areas indicated above is a plus.
• Good coding skills (eg., Python, Matlab/Mathematica and similar) are a plus.
• Academic excellence.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Preferably a national of an African country.

Female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Scholarship benefits

• The Ph.D. positions are tenable for 3 years, contingent on satisfactory progress, and could be extended for one more year
• Monthly scholarship is 1.350 EUR (during stays in Senegal) and 1.200 EUR (during research stays in Germany).
• Travel costs (if applicable) are covered.
• Health insurance costs are covered.
• Additional benefits are made available for mobility when commencing and finishing the scholarship in Senegal and for research stay at Bielefeld University during the course of the doctoral project.
• The positions are expected to start as soon as practicable, aiming for mid-January 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AIMS Doctoral Fellowships