UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics Research Demonstratorships – Funded PhD Opportunities, Ireland
Mathematics and Statistics Research Demonstratorships: The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics announces the 2024 Research Demonstrator Competition, providing fully funded PhD opportunities. These demonstratorships, valued at €22,000 per annum (tax-free), cover four years of full-time research and involve tutorial duties. The positions are competitively awarded based on academic merit, with a start date of 1st September 2024.
Summary Table:
| Duration | Up to 4 years full-time |
|---|---|
| Funding | €22,000 per annum + €2,000 travel allowance |
| Tutorial Duties | Included, additional payment |
| Fee Coverage | 100% for successful applicants without external fee support |
Study Area: The research demonstratorships are available in the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, covering a diverse range of mathematical and statistical topics.
Available Topics
Keywords: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Modelling, Scientific Computing, Uncertainty Quantification[quads id=1]
Keywords: Arithmetic Dynamics, Bogomolov Conjecture, Diopantine Geometry, Heights, Unlikely Intersections
Scholarship Description: The program offers a total value of €22,000 per annum (tax-free) along with a €2,000 travel allowance over four years. Successful candidates, not qualifying for external fee support, will also have 100% of their fees covered. Tutorial duties are included, with additional payment. Applications are competitively assessed based on academic merit.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic merit and meet UCD’s English language requirements. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake tutorial duties as part of the demonstratorship.
Required Documents: To be considered for the Research Demonstratorship, submit a single email attachment (in PDF format) to smspostgrads@ucd.ie with the following documents:
- Up to three topics of interest: List them in order of preference and indicate where you learned about the scholarship.
- Brief curriculum vitae
- Statement of mathematical interest: No more than 500 words.
- Full copies of academic transcripts: Translated to English where applicable.
- Contact details of two academic references: Include name, telephone number, and email address.
- Evidence of meeting UCD’s English language requirement: Details available at UCD English Language Requirements
How to Apply: Submit your application via email to Marian Woods at smspostgrads@ucd.ie. Additionally, email the supervisor(s) associated with the project(s) expressing your interest in the proposed topic(s).
Last Date: The closing date for applications is March 22nd, 2024. Results are anticipated by the end of April 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.
Seize this opportunity to advance your research career in mathematics and statistics at the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. Apply now for the 2024 Research Demonstrator Competition!