Objectives
This PhD program aims at training researchers and scientific leaders in Mathematics and provide them with a robust scientific background in this area of knowledge. To this end, students must engage in courses under this scientific area and, furthermore, develop an original thesis that extends the boundaries of knowledge and whose content deserve the acceptance for publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
Study Plan
1) The program leading to the doctoral degree includes:
a. A PhD course, consisting in three optional courses and a mandatory Seminar within the chosen area of specialization.
b. The development of an original thesis, especially designed for this purpose, that extends the boundaries of knowledge within the scope of the chosen area of specialization. The content of the thesis must have previously earned acceptance in peer-reviewed international journals.
2) The PhD program in Mathematics is organized into four areas of specialization:
Algebra and Logic (AL);
Analysis and Geometry (AG);
Operations Research (OR);
Statistics and Risk Management (SRM).
3) For each area of specialization, the curricular structure includes courses in Mathematics.
4) As the PhD work plan is completely individualized, the optional courses must be chosen within a possible list, if possible proposed the scientific supervisor.
5) The successful accomplishment of the courses in Mathematics as a part of the PhD program entitles the student to a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Mathematics from NOVA FCT, which explicitly states the area of specialization.
6) An overall description of the doctoral thesis, including a brief explanation of the research to be pursued, the expected results, and the main technical problems to be dealt with, are to be proposed by the candidate's supervisor until the end of the first year of studies.
Career opportunities
The professional employment opportunities are mainly found in academia, research labs, national and international companies with a high technological, analytical and/or logistical components, and in the financial industry.
Lectures and reading courses. Tutorials.
