The Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (ITMP) of the
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) offers  several full-time PhD
postgraduate positions at ITMP, to start on October 1, 2019. These
positions assume enrollment of the successful applicants in the PhD
program at the Physics Faculty of MSU.

The Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (ITMP MSU) is a
new division of the Lomonosov Moscow State University founded in
December 2018. The goal of the Institute is to advance high-level
research and education in fundamental areas of theoretical and
mathematical physics.  At present the activity of the Institute is
focused on the following areas: mathematical physics, quantum field
theory, theoretical particle physics, conformal field theory and
holography, string theory, gravity and cosmology. For more information
see   http://itmp.msu.ru/en/ .

Applicants must have a Masters degree or equivalent in theoretical or
mathematical physics before July 2019. They will be expected  to
participate in the research activity of

ITMP under a supervision of the  members of the local group or the
ITMP scientific council (see http://itmp.msu.ru/en/institute/council)
with the aim of obtaining a PhD degree in theoretical or mathematical
physics. This PhD position is a  full-time employment at ITMP offered
for 4 years  with the monthly salary of 70 thousands roubles (around
950 Euro) after tax.

A necessary requirement for receiving the fellowship is Π° future
enrollment of the successful applicants in the graduate program at the
Physics Faculty of MSU, to start on October 1, 2019, see
https://phys.msu.ru/eng/education/grads/ . The applications to this
program are  accepted separately from July 1 to August 23, 2019, see
details at http://aspirant.phys.msu.ru/for_intrants.htm .

The application deadline for a fellowship is July 1, 2019.

To ensure full consideration, the applicants should send
to jobs@itmp.msu.ru :
1) curriculum vitae, list of publications and short research statement;
2) arrange for (at least) two letters of reference to be e-mailed
separately to the same address;
3) name the member(s) of the ITMP local group or ITMP scientific
council (http://itmp.msu.ru/en/institute/council) who  may be their
potential supervisors.

Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview