PhD Position in Number Theory
UNSW Sydney | Sydney, Australia
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A PhD scholarship in the field of Number Theory is available at UNSW Sydney. The successful candidate will be supervised by Associate Professor Alina Ostafe, and, based on background and experience, they are expected to work in one of the areas of: Diophantine Specialisation Problems, Arithmetic Dynamics, or Arithmetic Statistics. About you: Candidates should have an Honours degree or a Master degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, with an overall GPA of at least 90%. Candidates should also have a strong background in algebra and number theory (algebraic and/or analytic), proven by relevant coursework and a written Honours or Master thesis. Scholarship: — from $39,206 per annum (tax free) — $5,000 per annum top-up (tax free) How to apply: To apply, send your full CV, university transcripts, and contact details of two referees, to alina.ostafe@unsw.edu.au Application deadline: Applications will be received until the Scholarship is filled. The successful candidate is expected to start at UNSW Sydney by mid 2026 (earlier or later start may also be possible), depending on the admission and visa processing times.
Last updated: 30 October 2025