Two PhD positions Department of Mathematics at Hamburg University

Two PhD positions mathematical physics/quantum gravity Department of Mathematics at Hamburg University
Two PhD positions *

in the subjects mathematical physics/quantum gravity will be available at
the Department of Mathematics at Hamburg University.

The successful applicant will be part of the Emmy Noether Junior Research
Group “Conceptual Questions of Quantum Gravity and Mathematical Structures
in Three-Dimensional Gravity” funded by the German Research Foundation
(DFG). The starting dates are flexible from late spring 2009 onwards.

Applicants must have a Master (or equivalent) in either mathematics or
physics and should be interested in working at the interface of these
subjects.

They should email the following application documents to
catherine.meusburger@math.uni-hamburg.de :

1. Curriculum vitae
2. List of courses taken, transcript of degree
3. If applicable: short summary of master project or thesis (one page)
4. Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two
referees who have agreed to be contacted and to provide an evaluation of the
applicant

We will start reviewing the applications on December 1 2008, but later
applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Further information about the positions and the research group can be found at www.math.uni-hamburg.de/home/meusburger/positions.html#phd

For questions or informal enquiries please contact
catherine.meusburger@math.uni-hamburg.de