FPI PHD STUDENT (Ref. 2026-19-00200002)

Centre de Recerca Matemàtica; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 37.5 h/week

Flexible working hours

Teleworking option

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Centre de Recerca Matemàtica in Barcelona announces a PhD student position within the Harmonic Analysis group. The project, funded under a national framework, aims to study regularity in high‑dimensional problems. The successful candidate will pursue a PhD thesis under Dr.

Egor Kosov and engage with analysis, probability, and convex geometry. Applications are accepted until 20/11/2026. The position is full-time at CRM facilities in Barcelona with flexible hours and potential teleworking options,

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in mathematics or an equivalent qualification.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Good background in analysis and/or probability.
• Ability to clearly present mathematical ideas and results.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Skills

English fluency

Analysis/Probability

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Centre de Recerca Matemàtica Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 13:41 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 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 CRM ( www.crm.cat ) is an independent research centre in the CERCA network since 2008, with the purpose of promoting both advanced training and research in all areas of mathematics, in collaboration with universities and other research institutions in Catalonia.

TheHarmonic Analysis group at the CRM ( www.crm.cat ) is looking for aPhD studentto join the project PID2025-169712NA-I00 “Regularity of Measures in High-Dimensional Problems” financed by MICIU /AEI /10.13039/501100011033. This contractshould start before July 2027 and will last for four years.

The successful candidate will work on his/her PhD thesis in the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM) in Barcelona under the supervision of Dr. Egor Kosov.The main focus of the project is on problems at the interface of high-dimensional analysis, probability, and convex geometry. Depending on the interests and background of the successful candidate, it will also be possible to work on problems with a stronger emphasis on approximation theory.

Applications will be accepted until 20/11/2026.

Requirements

Research Field Mathematics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in mathematics or an equivalent qualification
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Specific Requirements

• Good background in analysis and/or probability
• Ability to clearly present mathematical ideas and results
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• Full-time (37,5h/week).
• Estimated start date: Before July 2027
• Duration of contract: 4 years
• Location: CRM facilities.
• Flexible working hours and teleworking option.
• Training and development opportunities.

Eligibility criteria

The criteria for evaluation will follow the FPI fellowship guidelines.

Criterion 1. Academic and/or scientific-technical trajectory of the candidate (up to 50 points)

Criterion 2. Suitability of the candidate for the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points).

Selection process

The selection process will be evaluated by a Selection Committee. This process consists in:

2) Shortlist: assessment of the fulfilment of the minimum requirements of the offer.

3) Selection: evaluation of the shortlisted candidates by a total score according to objective criteria.

4) Final decision: If we find the right person, the resolution will be formally communicated

Additional comments

The CRM has subscribed to the requirements and principles of the European Research Charter and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Recruitment will be carried out in accordance with the regulations of the “Llei de l'Estatut dels Treballadors”. The CRM considers the principles of equality on grounds of sex, marital status, nationality, political or religious convictions, sexual orientation, or others, as well as the universal accessibility of people with disabilities provided that they pass the selection processes and can prove their compatibility with the development of the tasks of the job. If any candidate has suggestions or complaints about the selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] .