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PhD Position in Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Tilburg, June 30, 2008
Applications are invited for a PhD position in probabilistic and
statistical aspects of extreme value theory and its applications in
insurance and finance. The position may be taken up as early as 1
September 2008.
The PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Dr.
J.H.J. Einmahl and Dr. R.J.A. Laeven.
Positions are for three years and are open to candidates with a twoyear
research master’s (MPhil) or equivalent. Candidates with a
one-year master’s degree may be requested to complete a tailormade
one-year MPhil program before entering into the PhD
program.
Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics with an
emphasis on probability theory and mathematical statistics.
The PhD candidate will be affiliated with the CentER Graduate School,
which forms part of the Faculty of Economics and Business
Administration. The PhD program provides students with opportunities
to participate in research seminars and to interact with the leading
scholars from all over the world.
According to the December 2003 ranking by the Journal of the
European Economic Association (JEEA), Tilburg University's CentER is
the best research institution in Europe. For more information on
CentER, please visit www.center.nl. For further information on the
Graduate School please visit www.center.nl/gs.
The salary for a full-time appointment increases from 1867 Euros per
month in the first year to 2394 Euros per month in the final year.
Applicants should send a full CV including the names of TWO
references to Dr. Roger J.A. Laeven (R.J.A.Laeven@uvt.nl). Applicants
must ask their referees to write directly to Roger Laeven by the closing
date of 15 August 2008.