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
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
23 Apr 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2026- 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
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
https://www.i2m.univ-amu.fr- Street
3 place Victor Hugo- Postal Code
13 003
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