The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The Department of Mathematics (DMATH) of the University of Luxembourg has an opening for a Postdoctoral researcher position.

Your Role...

The candidate will be expected to work on an independent research program while being encouraged to interact with different research groups. The candidate should contribute to the life of the department, including teaching, seminars, working groups and other research related activities.

What we expect from you…

Applicants should be high potential new or recent PhDs, working in derived algebraic geometry. The candidate will be part of the group of Sarah SCHEROTZKE and Pieter BELMANS.

How to apply...

Applications should include:

A cover letter (explaining how their research is linked to DMATH)
A curriculum vitae
Publication list (possibly included in the CV)
A research statement
At least 3 reference letters to be sent separately to dmath-postdoc-recruit@uni.lu

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 15/04/2024. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
Start date: September 2024
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
A moderate teaching load (corresponding to at most 90 hours over the year)
Additional funding will be made available for travel and invitations. The successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for 3rd party funding to extend the position
Location: Belval
Job Reference: UOL06345

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)

In return you will get…

Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

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