The international research training group "Optimization and Numerical Analysis for Partial Differential Equations with Nonsmooth Structures" (IGDK 1754), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) associated with the four universities

- Technische Universität München
- Universität der Bundeswehr München
- Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
- Technische Universität Graz

invites applications for

10 Doctoral positions (75%TV-L 13) in Munich and 5 Doctoral positions (75%) in Graz

Applicants should hold a master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics or related areas with a strong background in one of the fields of numerics, optimization, or analysis. Highly qualified women are especially invited to apply.

Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, copies of certifications of academic qualifications held, a copy of a degree thesis or of a peer-reviewed publication (if available) and two letters of recommendation. Additionally, the candidates are asked to inform themselves beforehand about the spectrum of the available PhD topics from the web page of the IGDK and to order them according to their interest, giving written explanations for their choice within the application letter.

To ensure full consideration, all information should preferably be received by January 31, 2012. The earliest possible start time is March 1, 2012. Applications should be sent by email to both speakers Prof. Dr. Boris Vexler (vexler@ma.tum.de) and Prof. Dr. Karl Kunisch (karl.kunisch@uni-graz.at).

For further information about scientific topics covered and conditions for application, please visit our website