Passionate about clean energy and applied mathematics? Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offering two PhD Positions in Applied Probability and Network Optimization. This fully funded opportunity is ideal for MSc holders in mathematics, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.
To be eligible for the PhD positions, applicants must hold or be nearing completion of an MSc degree in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates should have a strong interest in applied probability, operations research, network science, and network optimization, along with good communication skills in English. Familiarity with programming and data science is also preferred. Applicants from all nationalities are welcome, and individuals from underrepresented groups in academia, including women and ethnic minorities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a leading research university in the Netherlands, known for its commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. Located in Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, it offers a wide range of programs across disciplines like business, science, humanities, and medicine. With a diverse, international community of over 30,000 students and a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, VU Amsterdam fosters critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Established in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University Amsterdam) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.