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Mathematical Sciences Institute · ANU College of Systems and Society
As a PhD candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development. PhD graduates in the Mathematical Sciences are valued by a range of employers for their demonstrated creativity, innovation, independence, research and problem-solving abilities, and organisational skills. An PhD in Mathematical Sciences can lead to a whole new world of opportunities. For example, you may: - become a researcher in a university, industry or government research organisation such as CSIRO, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Geoscience Australia, Australian Signal Directorate, Defence Science and Technology Group; - work in areas requiring quantitative skills such as finance, environmental modelling, quantitative biology, data science or computation - gain access to a wide range of careers, not just in academic research.
Thesis of up to 100,000 words.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
ANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of Research Integrity Training, and other requirements. All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles.
One unit of enrolment is equivalent to 1 week, full-time and 2 weeks part-time. It is expected that Candidates will enrol in a minimum of 96 units and a maximum of 192 units across the duration of the program.
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