We are offering a 4-year PhD position in Mathematics for the NWO project "New Polynomial Methods and Applications in Combinatorics''. The daily supervisor will be Dr. D. Gijswijt.
This project is situated at the intersection of extremal combinatorics and combinatorial optimisation. It focuses on algebraic methods, such as the polynomial method and the slice-rank method, and their application to problems (such as the cap-set problem) in combinatorics and information theory.

The starting date is (no later than) 1 September 2018.

You are a highly motivated student who recently obtained (or is about to obtain) a Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field, and you are interested in working on fundamental research in combinatorics. An affinity for algebra is considered an advantage.

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Please visit graduateschool.tudelft.nl/ for more information. 

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Dion Gijswijt, phone: +31 (0)15-2787292, e-mail: D.C.Gijswijt@tudelft.nl. In your application include the following: a motivation letter, a CV, a (draft version) of your master thesis, and a list of grades for the courses you took. Also include the contact information for at least one reference (preferably your MSc supervisor). Please e-mail your application by 31 March 2018 to P.T.M. van den Bergh, Hr-eemcs@tudelft.nl. Later applications will be considered until the position is filled.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number EWI2018-09.

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