In the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics – Pure Mathematics – Algebra – the following position is to be filled as soon as possible 

(Salary level according to 13 TV-L)

with 100 % of the regular working hours. This is a qualification position within the meaning of the German Act on Fixed-Term Research Employment Contracts for Academic Staff (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz “WissZeitVG”), which serves to promote the scientific qualification in the field of algebra. The position is initially limited for a period of one year. 

Field of activity: 

• Teaching duties usually amounting to 4 teaching hours (SWS) per week 

• Research in the area of commutative algebra, homological algebra or representation theory 

Recruitment requirements: 

• PhD in mathematics or related field 

• Scientific expertise in algebra, in particular in commutative algebra, homological algebra or representation theory 

We offer: 

• Flexible working hours and the individual option of mobile working 

• Wide range of health, counseling and prevention services 

• Attractive fringe benefits such as childcare facilities and sports activities 

• Opportunities for internal and external training and development 

• Additional benefits in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L), such as annual bonuses and capital-forming benefits as well as the VBL supplementary pension scheme 

Applications from women are particularly welcome and, in case of equal qualifications and experiences, will receive preferential treatment according to state law (LGG), unless there are preponderant reasons to give preference to another applicant. Part-time employment is generally possible. Applications from disabled people with appropriate suitability are explicitly welcome. This also applies to people with equal opportunities in accordance with the German social law SGB IX. 

Please send your application with CV, publication list and research statement using the Ref. No. 7222 until March 6th, 2026 to jletz@math.uni-paderborn.de. 

Information regarding the processing of your personal data can be located at:

https://www.uni-paderborn.de/en/zv/personaldatenschutz.