Position Description

The Institute for Mathematics in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Heidelberg University invites applications for a Junior Professorship (W1) for “Pure Mathematics” (f/m/d) to be filled as soon as possible.

The appointment is limited to a maximum duration of six years. Provided that the general legal (German civil service law) and budgetary regulations are fulfilled, it is intended that the employment will have temporary civil service status.

Position description:

We are seeking a mathematician with a focus in Geometry /Topology in the broad sense. The professorship shall strengthen or complement the research areas Geometry and Topology represented at the Institute for Mathematics. Furthermore, the professorship should actively contribute to the Research Station Geometry + Dynamics. Acquisition of and participation in third party funded projects such as CRC/TRR 191 is desired.

According to the applicable regulations for Juniorprofessors (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung Baden-Württemberg), the teaching load is four hours per week. The regulations concerning evaluation can be accessed through the Human Resources Division of Heidelberg University.

The professorship is a temporary qualification position. In accordance with Article 51 (Higher Education Act of the state Baden-Württemberg), this appointment requires a completed degree, an excellent doctorate, and pedagogical aptitude which has generally been proven through teaching experience. If you spent time employed as a research assistant (before or after your doctorate), this employment and the period of your doctoral studies combined should not exceed six years.

Application process:

Applications in German or English with the usual documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, research plan, teaching portfolio – as a single PDF-document) should be submitted electronically, quoting the keyword “GeoTopo”, by 13.12.2024 to: Dekan der Fakultät für Mathematik und Informatik, Prof. Dr. Otmar Venjakob, Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 205, Mathematikon, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany (email: application@mathinf.uni-heidelberg.de).

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements, the evaluation statute and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.