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PhD stipends in Statistics and the mathematics of Insurance and Economics

University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark Posted 24 Sept 2026 University of Copenhagen verified public ATS · education-children-social-servicesStudent jobStudent / internEnglish
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PhD stipends are available in statistics, insurance and economics mathematics, and related areas. Fellows undertake supervised research, complete PhD coursework, participate in research environments, teach, and write and defend a thesis.

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Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applications for PhD stipends in Statistics and the mathematics of Insurance and Economics. The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2027, but can be subject to negotiation.

We invite applications for PhD stipends in the following areas, all within the sections of Insurance and Economics and Statistics and Probability Theory:

  • - Optimal transport and adapted Wasserstein metrics (contact Johannes Wiesel, wiesel@math.ku.dk) - Causality and reliable ML at the Copenhagen Causality Lab.
  • Applicants should propose their own angle and argue how it fits the group and wider network, including the Pioneer Centre for AI and SMARTbiomed (see https://sweichwald.de/#research-with-us).

- Other areas within statistics, mathematics-economics, and actuarial science besides those mentioned above (contact PhD coordinator Helle Sørensen, helle@math.ku.dk) We encourage you to specify preferred project(s) and supervisor(s) in your application. You are welcome to contact any member of the sections of Insurance and Economics and Statistics and Probability Theory to discuss research projects1 …

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