Postdoc in Geometric and Combinatorial Topology in Amsterdam

Postdoc in Geometric and Combinatorial Topology in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Full Time Op locatie
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Your function

The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in geometric and combinatorial topology. Preference will be given to candidates whose research connects with ongoing work at the Center for Topology, Algebra, and their Applications, in particular low-dimensional objects such as embedded graphs, knots and braids, manifolds, relationships between these objects such as bordisms, associated algebraic structures including cluster algebras, as well as applications of these. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 1 September .

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Your duties

  • conducting research in the area of geometric and combinatorial topology, in collaboration with members of CTA^2 (85%)
  • contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%)
  • Your profile

  • a PhD in mathematics
  • strong independent research skills
  • good communication skills in English
  • What do we offer?

    A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €4, and a maximum of €5,. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.

    The appointment will be for 2 years. Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • contribution to commuting expenses
  • optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
  • a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  • good paid parental leave scheme
  • Postdoc in Geometric and Combinatorial Topology in Amsterdam werkgever: VU Amsterdam

    De Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam biedt een stimulerende en ondersteunende omgeving voor PhD-kandidaten, met een sterke focus op academische en professionele ontwikkeling. Je zult deel uitmaken van een internationaal gerenommeerde afdeling die bekend staat om zijn innovatieve onderzoek in communicatie- en sociale wetenschappen, en je krijgt de kans om samen te werken met toonaangevende onderzoekers aan de Universiteit van Cambridge. Met aantrekkelijke arbeidsvoorwaarden, waaronder een competitief salaris en flexibele werkuren, is dit een uitstekende plek voor ambitieuze onderzoekers die willen bijdragen aan baanbrekend onderzoek.

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