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EPFL - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Mathematics

Position ID:
EPFLMATHGE-POSTDOC1 [#29379]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral position in Mathematics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Lausanne, Vaud 1015, Switzerland
Subject Areas:
MAth symplectic geometry, dynamics
Appl Deadline:
2026/12/01 23:59:59 (posted 2026/10/29, listed until 2027/04/29)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Your mission: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in symplectic geometry, dynamics, or related areas at the Institute of Mathematics of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), working with Oliver Edtmair. The expected starting date is 15 August 2027, to be discussed.

Main duties and responsibilities: • Conduct independent and collaborative research. • Participate in the scientific activities of the group and the Institute of Mathematics. • Assist with teaching and student supervision.

Your Profile: • A PhD in mathematics, completed by the starting date. • A strong research record relative to career stage and potential for outstanding research in symplectic geometry, dynamics, or related areas. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Excellent written and spoken English.

We offer: • A stimulating international research environment within EPFL’s Institute of Mathematics. • A two-year appointment, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of funding. • A competitive salary according to EPFL’s postdoctoral salary scale. • Support for conference travel.

Informations: Applications must be submitted through EPFL’s online recruitment portal. Please submit the following documents in PDF format:

https://careers.epfl.ch/job/Lausanne-Postdoctoral-position-in-Mathematics/1165696855/

• A curriculum vitae, including a publication list. • A research statement. • A teaching statement.

Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to carole.weissenberger@epfl.ch with the subject “Postdoc in geometry and dynamics”. Please include the names and email addresses of the referees in your curriculum vitae.

Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications may be considered after this date until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact Ms Carole Weissenberger, Secretary of the Institute of Mathematics (carole.weissenberger@epfl.ch).

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Contact: MS Carole Weissenberger, +41 21 693 76 48
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Carole Weissenberger
Mathematics
EPFL - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
EPFL SB MATH-GE
carole.weissenberger@epfl.ch
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