PhD positions

Doctoral opportunities connected with the Lie–Størmer Center. Each call sets out its research topic, host institution and application requirements.

Open positions

Application deadline

14 October 2026

University of Bergen

PhD fellowship in topological data analysis

A fellowship combining mathematical research on multiparameter persistence with algorithms for medical image analysis. The position is part of the Lie–Størmer Center’s work on topology, algebra and geometry for complex data.

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Closed calls

Applications closed

31 August 2026

Tromsø

Up to 3 PhD Positions in Mathematics affiliated to the Lie-Størmer Center

Up to three PhD fellowships across Lie theory and geometry, polynomial algebra, Magnus expansions and signatures, and algebraic and topological methods for complex data analysis.

Expected start: January 2027

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Applications closed

14 June 2026

University of Bergen

PhD fellowship in differential geometry

A fellowship studying symmetry, rigidity and conformal geometry in sub-Riemannian spaces, using methods from Cartan geometry. The position was financed through the Lie–Størmer Center.

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Applications closed

14 June 2026

University of Bergen

PhD fellowship in signatures and rough paths

A fellowship in analysis and Lie theory, studying signatures of curves and surfaces, rough differential equations and Magnus expansions. The position was financed through the Lie–Størmer Center.

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Applications closed

22 December 2025

Bergen

PhD Fellow in Mathematics (Algebra)

Research connecting pure and computational mathematics. Focus on monomial/polynomial ideals, toric varieties, and tropical varieties.

Expected start: March 2026

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Applications closed

10 December 2025

Tromsø

PhD Fellow in Computational and Applied Algebra

Research in tropical and computational algebraic geometry. Part of the Lie-Størmer Center's project on Polynomials, Ideals and Algebra.

Expected start: January 2026

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Applications closed

2 February 2025

UiT, Tromsø

PhD fellowship in computational and applied algebra

A four-year fellowship at UiT investigating how symmetry and order structure computation, with connections to algebraic geometry, topology, optimisation and complexity theory.

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