The German research chair, Dr. Jan Hązła at AIMS Rwanda, in collaboration with Prof. Nicola Kistler at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, is offering a postdoc fellowship at the AIMS Rwanda research center in Kigali.
AIMS is looking for excellent candidates with a strong interest and background in research in Discrete Mathematics and Discrete Probability with applied motivations. The research topics will be mathematical, motivated by various applications like error correction in data transmission, voting procedures, network processes, and understanding machine learning algorithms.
Among others, They seek candidates with a strong interest and background in one of the following areas:
- Theoretical computer science and related areas.
- Coding theory.
- Combinatorics.
- Social choice theory and opinion formation.
- Theory of spin glasses.
Benefits
- The postdoc fellowships are tenable for one year, contingent on satisfactory progress, and could be extended for one more year.
- Monthly scholarships are 1.850 EUR (during stays in Rwanda) and 2.000 EUR (during research stays in Germany).
- Travel costs (if applicable) are covered.
- Health insurance costs are covered.
- Additional benefits will be available for mobility when commencing and finishing the scholarship in Rwanda and for research stays at the Goethe University during the course of the fellowship.
Eligibility
- A PhD degree in mathematical sciences (PhD graduation at most 6 years before the start of the fellowship).
- Strong interest and background in one of the areas indicated above.
- Previous research in the areas indicated above is a strong plus.
- Good coding skills (eg., Python, Matlab/Mathematica, and similar) are a plus.
- Academic excellence and track record in conducting research.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Preferably a national of an African country.
Application Process
- Research statement.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Copy of the PhD certificate.
- Copy of passport or national ID.
- At least two reference letters.
Deadline: May 15, 2022.
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