PhD Stipend in Mathematics

About the role

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen offers PhD stipends in mathematics, starting on 1 September 2027. Candidates come from mathematics or nearby fields and fit the listed research areas, such as algebraic geometry, analysis, quantum information and topology. The department has about 50 permanent staff, 60 PhD students and 35 postdocs, and its buildings are in central Copenhagen.

Programme options

• Regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme): a three-year full-time study for those with a degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree in a related subject.
• Integrated MSc and PhD programme (3+5 scheme): up to five years for those with a bachelor's-level degree, provided they are enrolled in a master's programme in Mathematics or Quantum Information Science.

Key responsibilities

• Complete and pass the MSc education (only for the integrated programme).
• Carry out an independent research project under supervision.
• Take about 30 ECTS of PhD courses (half a full-time load).
• Take part in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad.
• Teach and disseminate knowledge, write papers for high-impact journals and defend a PhD thesis.

Required profile

• Relevant professional qualifications for the project, and relevant work experience.
• Publications, if any.
• A curious mindset with a strong interest in mathematics.
• Good English skills.

Applications, including a motivated letter, CV, original diplomas and transcripts, and reference letters, must be submitted online in English by 15 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates are assessed by an expert committee, and a background check may be required.