The focus of the project is on optimal transport with special attention to Wasserstein gradient flows, the use of Wasserstein distance in sampling problems, the regularity of optimal transport maps, and computational aspects.

The project is seeking to recruit PhD students and-or postdocs. Candidates will be based in Paris, with an office at the Lagrange Center located at

103 Rue de Grenelle, 75007, Paris, France

and will receive a competitive salary. The exact start date and duration of the contract are flexible and will be discussed with the individual candidates.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application to email lmcrc.ot@gmail.com, following the guidelines below. Those shortlisted will be contacted by the PIs.

— FOR PHD CANDIDATES: Please send an email with the subject line "Application Phd position", and attach to your email: 1) a 1-page cover letter; 2) a CV; 3) a list of exams during the Bachelor's and Master's degrees with grades (when possible, the applicant is encouraged to attach an official transcript); 4) a 1-page description of the Master's thesis (if the thesis is not completed, the candidate may describe the intended work); 5) when possible, a copy of the master's thesis; 6) names of 3 possible letter writers that can be contacted by the PIs for a recommendation letter.

— FOR POSTDOCTORAL CANDIDATES: Send an email with the subject line "Application postdoc position", and attach to your email: 1) a motivation letter of 1 page; 2) a CV; 3) a list of publications; 4) a research statement; 5) when possible, a copy of the Phd thesis; 6) names of 3 possible letter writers that can be contacted by the PIs for a recommendation letter.

Important: all applications should be sent to the email address mentioned above, please do NOT apply via mathjobs