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Three-year PhD position in Mathematics : the topics of the thesis are probability theory in relation to Conformal Field Theory, with applications in JT gravity

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23 Mar 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Institut of Mathematics of Marseille
Department
Mathematics
Research Field
Mathematics » Probability theory
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Application Deadline
Country
France
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The contract offers a 3-year PhD position within the Probability team (group ALEA) at Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille  (I2M, Aix-Marseille Université) in Marseille, France. The position will start on September 1st, 2026. It is funded by the Simons Foundation’s grant ``Probabilistic paths to Quantum Field Theory’’, started on September, 1st 2025 https://probabilistic-qft.org/. Applicants must hold an excellent master’s degree in Mathematics, with a strong background in probability theory and complex analysis. Skills in differential geometry are also required. The thesis topics will focus on constructive field theory for conformal field theories, with applications to JT gravity. 

Where to apply

E-mail
remi.rhodes@univ-amu.fr

Requirements

Research Field
Mathematics » Probability theory
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must hold an excellent master’s degree in Mathematics, with a strong background in probability theory and complex analysis. Skills in differential geometry are also required. The thesis topics will focus on constructive field theory for conformal field theories, with applications to JT gravity. 

Specific Requirements

Skills in English or French language

Additional Information

Benefits

Gross monthly salary from 2300 euros.

Eligibility criteria

Requested documents of application :

  • Academic CV and letter of motivation : In a single pdf file
  • Master’s degree transcript

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut of Mathematics of Marseille
Country
France
City
Marseille
Postal Code
13 003
Street
3 place Victor Hugo
Geofield

Contact

City
Marseille
Website
Street
3 place Victor Hugo
Postal Code
13 003

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