Leibniz University Hannover, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Position ID:
LUH_MAPHY-EMMYPHD [#27461]
Position Title:
Research Assistant (PhD student, m/f/d) in Algebraic Geometry
Position Type:
Student programs
Position Location:
Hannover, Lower Saxony 30167, Germany
Subject Area:
Algebraic Geometry
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/10/23, listed until 2026/01/22)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Emmy Noether Junior Research Group "Smoothings from log resolutions and applications" at Leibniz University Hannover announces a PhD position (Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 75%) in Algebraic Geometry The initial appointment will be for 3 years. The starting date should be between April 2026 and October 2026. A key goal of the project will be the investigation of tropical correspondence theorems for curve counts, using toric degenerations of Fano varieties arising from zero-mutable Laurent polynomials. Prior experience in any of these areas as well as an interest in combinatorial and computational methods is welcome, but not required. What we offer - Close and supportive supervision in a small Junior Research Group - Research on wide-ranging and cutting-edge topics in Algebraic Geometry - Connection with the Institute for Algebraic Geometry, one of the largest and most active algebraic geometry groups in Germany - Benefits from events and interactions with the RTG 2965: From Geometry to Numbers and the Riemann Center for Geometry and Physics What we are looking for: Candidates with a Master’s degree in Mathematics and with a strong background in Algebraic Geometry. How to apply: Please submit your application with the documents stated below in electronic form via MathJobs.org or alternatively via postal mail to Tim Gräfnitz, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Welfengarten 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany. Application deadline: 22.11.2025 Details: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs/id/8095/Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts of academic degrees
- Summary of Master thesis (1/2 page)
- Copy of Master thesis
- Statement about background and motivation (1/2 page)
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Algebraische Geometrie
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Germany
Institut für Algebraische Geometrie
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Germany