PhD Position F/M 15 PhDs on Tensor Modelling, Geometry and Optimisation

Contexte et atouts du poste

TENORS ( T ensor mod E li N g, ge O met R y and optimi S ation) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network / Joint Doctorate (2024-2027), offering 15 PhD positions.

The objective of TENORS is to conduct advanced research that addresses critical challenges in the fields of tensor modeling and computation , joining forces from algebraic geometry, global optimisation, numerical computation, high performance computing, data science, quantum physics.

It aims to feed an innovative and ambitious joint-PhD program to train highly qualified young scientists in new scientific and technological knowledge.

The PhD candidates will obtain joint / double Phd diplomas from reputed universities within TENORS project.

The network partners are :

• Inria, Sophia Antipolis, France
• CNRS / LAAS, Toulouse France
• University of Konstanz, Germany
• Max Planck Institute, Germany
• The Arctic University of Norway
• University of Trento, Italy
• University of Florence, Italy
• NWO-I / CWI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
• Czech Technical University in Prague
• Institut of Photonic Science, Spain
• Artelys SA, Paris, France

The associate partners are :

• Quandela, France
• Cambridge Quantum Computing Limited, UK
• BlueTensor, Italy
• Arva,Norway
• HSBC,UK
• Université Côte d’Azur, France
• University of Tilburg, the Netherlands
• Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier, France
• Leipzig University, Germany
• Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain

Benefits

Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhDs are paid a competitive gross salary of 3,400 € / month, adjusted for their host country, a Mobility Allowance of 600 € / month and, for researchers who have a family, a Family Allowance of 660 € / month.

All amounts are subject to deductions and taxes. Family is defined as persons linked to the researcher by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the national legislation of the country of the beneficiary or of nationality of the researcher, or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher;

family status is determined at recruitment and does not evolve.

Principales activités

List of PhD topics

Advisor : A. Mantzaflaris (Inria), C. Giannelli (University of Florence)

Recruitment place : Inria d’Université Côte d’Azur, France

Secondment place : University of Florence (10 months), Artelys (2 months)

Joint degree : Université Côte d’Azur, University of Florence

Advisor : M. Michałek (University of Konstanz), G. Ottaviani (University of Florence)

Recruitment place : University of Konstanz, Germany

Secondment place : University of Florence (13 months)

Joint degree : University of Konstanz, University of Florence

Advisor : B. Sturmfels (The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft), S. Telen (The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft ), M. Laurent (NWO-I)

Recruitment place : Max Planck Institutes, Germany

Secondment place : NWO-I (11 months), HSBC Lab (2 months)

Joint degree : University of Leipzig, University of Tilburg

Advisor : C. Bordin (UiT The Arctic University of Norway), C. Riener (UiT The Arctic University of Norway), M. Schweighofer (University of Konstanz)

Recruitment place : UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Secondment place : University of Konstanz (9 months), Arva (3 months)

Joint degree : UiT The Arctic University of Norway, University of Konstanz

Advisor : I. Carusotto (INO-BEC, CNR), S. Telen (The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft )

Recruitment place : University of Trento, Italy

Secondment place : The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (10 months), Quandela (3 months)

Joint degree : University of Trento, University of Leipzig

Advisor : M. Laurent (NWO-I), V. Magron (LAAS / CNRS)

Recruitment place : NWO-I, the Netherlands

Secondment place : LAAS / CNRS (10 months, Quantinuum (2 months)

Joint degree : University of Tilburg, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier

Advisor : A. Acin (The Institute of Photonic Sciences), V. Magron (LAAS / CNRS)

Recruitment place : The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain

Secondment place : LAAS / CNRS (10 months), Quandela (2 months)

Joint degree : Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Paul Sabatier University

Compétences

Eligibility criteria

To apply for one of these PhD positions, the applicant should fulfill the following conditions :

• Have at the date of recruitment a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering (or any equivalent diploma).
• Trans-national mobility : The applicant at the date of recruitment should not have resided in the country where the research training takes place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment, and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.

in that country. For refugees under the Geneva Convention

Rémunération

Duration : 36 months

Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhDs are paid a competitive gross salary of 3,400 € / month, adjusted for their host country, a Mobility Allowance of 600 € / month and, for researchers who have a family, a Family Allowance of 660 € / month.

All amounts are subject to deductions and taxes. Family is defined as persons linked to the researcher by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the national legislation of the country of the beneficiary or of nationality of the researcher, or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher;

family status is determined at recruitment and does not evolve.