PhD student numerical analysis, porous media flows, a priori and a posteriori estimates, adaptive modelling, adaptive discretization, linear iterations

Background
The research in the Computational Mathematics group is inspired by real life applications. The topics addressed here appear as mathematical models in energy, environmental engineering, aerodynamics, biosystems, geochemistry or -physics, and include processes like flow or reactive transport. The development of accurate mathematical models and of efficient numerical discretisation/linearisation schemes, relying on mathematically rigorous arguments, is one of the key research topics in the group. Click here for more information.

Job content
As a doctoral fellow, you conduct research in the field of mathematical modelling and numerical methods for flow thorough porous media. You write and publish research articles, contribute to national and international conferences and build an international network. You conduct your research under the guidance of an international team with the aim of obtaining a PhD. 
You are part of the Computational Mathematics research group, Mathematics and Statistics department. You will work in an international team involving researchers from France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, and Norway. You will develop adaptive mathematical models and numerical discretisation/ linearisation schemes for porous media flows. A summary of the project can be found on our website. The exact focus of the research will always be chosen in consultation with your supervisor, depending on your profile and interests.
You will participate in the Doctoral School of Sciences & Technology, and will have ongoing opportunities for further professionalization and specialization. In addition, you will visit research partners abroad and contribute to teaching assignments to a limited extent.

Profile

• You have obtained a master's degree in Mathematics (or equivalent)
  Final-year students are (likewise) encouraged to apply.
• You have achieved excellent study results.
• You are interested in doing research in applied and numerical mathematics, in particular in the mathematical modelling and numerical simulations for porous media flows.
• You are cooperative and can work well in an international team.
• You are able to present and report on project results clearly.
• You work proactively and accurately, ensuring a high-quality end result.
• You are willing to go on short trips abroad.
• You are fluent in written and oral communication in English.

Offer
You will be appointed and paid as PhD student.
We offer you a doctoral fellowship for two years. This can be extended by two years after a positive mid-term evaluation.

Selection procedure
You can only apply online up to and including 02 June 2025.
The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file and an interview.

Further information
Prof. dr. Sorin POP, +32-11-268581, [email protected]

For questions about the selection procedure, please email [email protected].