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Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %)

Within the Collaborative Research Center “Wave phenomena – analysis and numerics” (CRC 1173) we are currently seeking to recruit, as soon as possible, a

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %) in Mathematics
for the project
“Quantized vortices and nonlinear waves”

The CRC has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) since 2015. Its goal is to analytically understand, numerically simulate, and eventually manipulate wave propagation under realistic scenarios by intertwining analysis and numerics.

The proposed doctoral project concerns the mathematical analysis of dispersive phenomena in compressible flows, related to the propagation of nonlinear waves. A particular focus will lie on qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions to models for quantum fluids e.g. as appearing in Bose-Einstein condensates or superfluid helium.

We seek ambitious doctoral researchers with an interest in analysis and PDEs. Within the project, you will learn and combine techniques from mathematical fluid mechanics and nonlinear dispersive PDEs. You will have the opportunity to attend courses, conferences, workshops, and summer schools. Engagement in teaching is encouraged.

The following qualifications are required:

Excellent Master’s or an equivalent degree in Mathematics.
Strong background in analysis and partial differential equations.
We expect good writing and oral communication skills in English, along with the ability to work independently within an international team.

The remuneration is based on the wage agreement of the civil service in TV-L E13 (75%). Contract duration is 3 years with a possibility of extension.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, contact information for two referees, and copies of degree certificate(s) in one PDF.

We offer an inspiring, attractive, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized scientific environment. We provide an attractive and modern workplace with access to excellent facilities of KIT, diverse and responsible tasks, a wide scope of advanced training options within our integrated research training group. Funds for travel and guests can be obtained through the CRC. Supplementary pension with the VBL (Pension Authority for Employees in the Public Service Sector), flexible working time models, a job ticket (BW) allowance, and a cafeteria/canteen are also available.

Our CRC aims at the implementation of equal opportunities, it promotes diversity and supports persons with childcare or eldercare responsibilities as well as persons with disabilities. We kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. If qualified, severely disabled persons will be preferred.

Please apply electronically via office@waves.kit.edu until 7 February 2025. For further information about the project, please contact Dr. Lars Eric Hientzsch lars.hientzsch@kit.edu and visit https://www.math.kit.edu/iana2/~hientzsch/.

Further details can be found on our website www.waves.kit.edu and www.kit.edu .

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Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %)

Within the Collaborative Research Center “Wave phenomena – analysis and numerics” (CRC 1173) we are currently seeking to recruit, as soon as possible, a

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %) in Mathematics
for the project
“Numerical simulation of wave propagation in spatial network models”

The proposed doctoral project aims to develop and analyze methods for simulating wave propagation in spatial network models. Such models consist of differential equations at the edges of a graph, suitably coupled at its nodes, and occur, for example, in the modeling of fiber-based materials. We intend to use techniques from domain decomposition and numerical homogenization, which you will learn during the project.

The following qualifications are required:

Excellent Master or an equivalent degree in Mathematics.
Strong background in numerical mathematics, particularly in numerical methods for partial differential equations.
We expect excellent writing and oral communication skills along with the ability to work independently within an international team.

The remuneration is based on the wage agreement of the civil service in TV-L E13 (75%). Contract duration is 3 years with a possibility of extension.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, contact information for two referees, and copies of degree certificate(s) in one PDF.

Please apply electronically via office@waves.kit.edu until February 15th 2025. For further information about the project, please contact Prof. Dr. Marlis Hochbruck, marlis.hochbruck@kit.edu .

Further details can be found on our website www.waves.kit.edu and www.kit.edu .

KIT - The Research University in the Helmholtz Association

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %)

Within the Collaborative Research Center “Wave phenomena – analysis and numerics” (CRC 1173) we are currently seeking to recruit, as soon as possible, a

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %) in Mathematics
Project B7
“Dynamics of electrical depolarization waves in the heart”

Project B7 “Dynamics of electrical depolarization waves in the heart” (www.waves.kit.edu/B7) aims at modeling, characterizing, and numerically approximating depolarization wave patterns in the human heart. A major challenge is the deformation of the heart muscle within every heart beat and thus the reliable and efficient numerical approximation of the depolarization wave coupled with the heart contraction.

We seek an ambitious doctoral researcher with a strong interest in modelling and simulation of heart function. Your work will focus on the parallel numerical approximation extending our model realized in the parallel finite element system M++ and continue our interdisciplinary research at the interface between biomedical engineering and mathematics.

The following qualifications are required seeking your consideration for this position:

Excellent Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Numerical Mathematics or a related field
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English along with the ability to work independently within an international team.

Programming skills and experience with the modeling and simulation of PDEs are a plus.

The remuneration is based on the wage agreement of the civil service in TV-L E13 (75%). Contract duration is 3 years with a possibility of extension.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, contact information for two referees, and copies of degree certificate(s) in one PDF.

Please apply electronically via office@waves.kit.edu until 28th February 2025. For further information about the project, please contact Prof. Dr. Christian Wieners (christian.wieners@kit.edu) and or Ms. Laurette Lauffer (laurette.lauffer@kit.edu).

Further details can be found on our website www.waves.kit.edu and www.kit.edu .

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