PhD Candidate in Complex Networks - Math & CS

Leiden University via AcademicTransfer

Netherlands

Hybrid

EUR 36,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Public transport reimbursement

Laptop provided

Hybrid work possible

ABP pension scheme

Job summary

Leiden University’s Mathematical Institute (MI) and LIACS invite applications for a PhD Candidate in Complex Networks. The PhD will address structural properties in complex networks, blending theory, computation, and data-driven analysis with a focus on spatial structure, clustering, and connectivity.

The project is co-supervised by Moritz Otto and Akrati Saxena, with Michel Mandjes as promoter. The role offers a 38-hour week and international collaboration within the Leiden AlFa group and

Qualifications

University degree in mathematics, computer science or a closely related field.
Knowledge in network science/complex networks (graph theory, probability, random graphs, complex systems, or topological data analysis).
Programming experience, preferably in Python, and willingness to develop strong computational skills.

Responsibilities

Conducting complex networks research at the intersection of mathematics and computer science.
Writing a publication-based PhD thesis.
Engaging in a limited number of teaching and supervision activities.

Skills

Graph theory

Probability

Random graphs

Topological data analysis

Python programming

Independent and team work

Education

University degree in mathematics/computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

The project is co-supervised by Moritz Otto and Akrati Saxena, with Michel Mandjes as promoter. The role offers a 38-hour week and international collaboration within the Leiden AlFa group and

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