Position Description

The Cluster of Excellence Hausdorff Center for Mathematics at the University of Bonn combines researches in Theoretical and Applied Mathematics, and Mathematical Economics. In this framework, the university looks forward to filling several

Postdoctoral Positions

The initial appointment will be for two (2) years with a possible one (1) year reappointment. The earliest starting date is October 2025. Generally there are no teaching obligations, but such opportunities are provided if desired by the candidates.

The University of Bonn actively supports diversity and equal opportunities. The University of Bonn has been certified as a family-friendly university and offers a dual career-service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in those fields in which women are underrepresented and to place a special focus on promoting their careers. Therefore, the university specifically requests applications from suitably qualified female scientists. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia. Applications from suitably qualified people with severe disabilities that have already been verified or from people with an equivalent status will be particularly welcomed.

Your application should contain a CV, a publication list and a research plan that fits the research interests of the HCM. Moreover, you have to choose one of the Bonn based faculty member of HCM as a mentor as well as a Research Area associated with that mentor.  The deadline for application is

May 24th, 2025.

In addition, we need by the deadline at least two letters of recommendation from scientists not associated with Bonn University. 

Applicants who have not yet completed their PhD are requested to include a two page summary of their dissertation project as well as a detailed evaluation written by their supervisor.

If you have any questions regarding the application procedure, please, contact Daniela Schmidt (employment(at)hcm.uni-bonn.de).