PhD applications : Analytic Number Theory, Automorphic Forms and Representation Theory

Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Mathematics programme. The position is available from May 2026 or later. Title: Analytic Number Theory, Automorphic Forms and Representation Theory Research area and project description: The project will concern research in some part of analytic number theory, automorphic forms and/or representation theory, building on recent advances in these subjects. We seek applicants with strong mathematics backgrounds who are interested in learning about and contributing to these topics. The start date is flexible. For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. When - as here - you apply for a specific project, please simply copy the project description above, and upload it as a PDF in the application. If you wish to, you can indicate an URL where further information can be found. Qualifications and specific competences: We seek applicants with strong mathematics backgrounds who are interested in learning about and contributing to these topics. Place of employment and place of work: The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. Contacts: Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Professor Paul Nelson, paul.nelson@math.au.dk How to apply: For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying. When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 December 2025) Choose February 2026 Call with deadline 1 February 2026 at 23:59 CET. You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Mathematics”. In the boxed named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “Analytic Number Theory, Automorphic Forms and Representation Theory (ANTAFR)”