Job Opening: MS Applied Mathematics Graduate Fellow

5 August 2022

The UPD Institute of Mathematics invites applications for the following position:

MS Applied Mathematics Graduate Fellow

Starting date: As soon as possible for a period of up to 3 years

Qualification requirements:

MS Applied Mathematics with specialization in optimization
Recipient of any of the following scholarships: DOST-ASTHRDP, DOST-ERDT, DOST-STRAND, or DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarships
Excellent knowledge of optimization theory and applications
Excellent programming skills (preferably Matlab or Python)
Preferably with experience in scientific research, as evidenced by publications in indexed journals
A clear drive to do interdisciplinary research
Very good oral and written proficiency in English
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team

Tasks:

will work under the supervision of Dr. Renier Mendoza on the following topics:
- optical character recognition of Baybayin script
- applications of evolutionary algorithms
- optimal control of vector-borne diseases
software development
write project reports
publication of high-quality scientific results
dissemination of research findings through presentations at conferences

Work schedule:

Successful applicants are expected to work 40 hours per week, with the option to work-from-home
The gross monthly salary amounts to P59,802.00, which will be provided by DOST-SEI

Required Documents:

Applications must be addressed to instdirector@math.upd.edu.ph. Deadline for submission is on August 15, 2022.