The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Mathematics Research Unit of its Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication.
Junior Researcher / PhD student (M/F)
2-year contract, renewable once, 40 hours/week
Ref: F1-090003
Area: Stochastic Analysis and Applications
Mission

• Prepare a doctoral thesis in Probability under the supervision of Professor Giovanni Peccati. The candidate will use tools of infinite-dimensional stochastic analysis, in order to study approximation results and limit theorems related to several branches of theoretical and applied probability. Examples of applications are: mathematical finance, Bayesian statistics, harmonic analysis of random fields, and random matrix theory.
• Assist the professor in his teaching activities, one to three hours per week.
• Contribute to tutoring students.

Profile

• Master in pure or applied mathematics, or some equivalent degree.

Offer

• Opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created university
• An exciting international environment
• A competitive salary

For further information, please contact:
Professor Giovanni Peccati.
E-mail: giovanni.peccati
Applications (in English or French) should contain the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A letter of motivation

All applications should be sent until October 31st, 2010 , in printed form as well as electronic version to the following address:
Professor Giovanni Peccati
Université du Luxembourg
Faculté des Sciences, de la Technologie et de la Communication
UR en Mathématiques
6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359 Luxembourg
E-mail: giovanni.peccati
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer
source: http://wwwen.uni.lu/university/jobs/fstc/doctorants_assistants/junior_researcher_phd_student_in_stochastic_analysis_and_applications_m_f