Two Ph.D. positions are available within the framework of the Primus Research Programme: "A Lanczos-like Method for the Time-Ordered Exponential" at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague.

Offer
We offer two Ph.D. positions for four years at the Department of Numerical Mathematics, Charles University, Prague, starting from Spring 2021. The department offers an international environment at one of the top universities in the Czech Republic, and the oldest university in Central Europe. The students will also have the opportunity to work with international external collaborators from France (Sorbonne-University / CNRS, and Université du Littoral Côte D'Opale), Italy (University of Padova), and the UK (University of Edinburgh).
The four years of Ph.D. studies will be done under the supervision of Dr. Stefano Pozza (PI of the project). At the end of the project (December 2023) the students will continue and conclude their studies and work in the same Department.

The grant amount is 25.000 CZK/month for the duration of the project (from the start date of the Ph.D. until December 2023). The grant amount amply covers the cost-of-living in the Czech Republic. A standard amount of 20.000 CZK/month will be granted for the remaining duration of the studies.

Profile of the candidates
The applicants must hold a Master's degree by the start date of Spring 2021 (to be announced) and should have a strong interest in numerical linear algebra and numerical analysis. Knowledge of Matlab or other programming languages is necessary. Applicants will have to prove their English language level by passing an exam (it is possible to waive the examination under some conditions, see https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/admissions/admission-procedure-in-phd-programmes/2020-2021).

How to apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to pozza@karlin.mff.cuni.cz before November 9, 2020:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter explaining motivation and interest to obtain the position of Ph.D. student
- A pdf of the Master's thesis (if the thesis is not in English or the pdf is not available, please contact us at pozza@karlin.mff.cuni.cz)
In addition, the candidate should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same email address before the same deadline (November 9, 2020).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview by the end of November 2020.

Selected finalists will be invited to apply through the university system officially. For complete details on the admissions procedure, see https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/admissions/admission-procedure-in-phd-programmes/2020-2021

Inclusion
Equality is at the core of our workplace policy. Our team aims to promote a secure and open environment for everyone, regardless of their gender identity, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, and neurodiversity. Up to the project resources and capabilities, we aim to remove those obstacles of an economic, cultural, or social nature, which may restrict the full human development of our collaborators, with particular attention for the students.

More information and application instructions:
https://www.starlanczos.cz/open-positions

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact:
Dr. Stefano Pozza,
Department of Numerical Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics,
Charles University, Sokolovska 83, 18675 Prague
Email: pozza@karlin.mff.cuni.cz
Homepage: https://www.karlin.mff.cuni.cz/~pozza