Position Description

The Essen Seminar for Algebraic Geometry and Arithmetic invites applications for a postdoc position within the Research Training Group 2553 "Symmetries and classifying spaces: analytic, arithmetic and derived" funded by the German Research Foundation DFG.

The position we offer is a 3.5-year-position at a salary level of 100% of an E13 TV-L position, the standard type of position for postdocs in Germany. There will be no teaching duties.

Your main task will be independent research in one of the areas of the Research Training Group. You will be a member of one of its research groups and be mentored by its principal investigators.

We intend to fill the position starting on September 1, 2025 or later. The end date of the position is March 31, 2029 (a fixed date independently of the actual starting date because it coincides with the end of funding for the Research Training Group).

The Essen Seminar for Algebraic Geometry and Arithmetic (ESAGA) and the Research Training Group 2553

The Essen Seminar for Algebraic Geometry and Arithmetic is one of the largest clusters in this area in Germany. Ten research groups are part of the new Research Training Group, covering research fields such as algebraic geometry, complex geometry, arithmetic geometry, algebraic number theory, global analysis, algebraic topology. We have a large group of PhD students, postdocs and visitors here at Essen, and have many joint activities such as our weekly research seminars and summer schools. Each term, there are several specialized courses at an advanced master’s/early PhD level. As a member of the ALGANT consortium we have several students from abroad in our master’s program each year.

It is important to us to provide a family-friendly environment at ESAGA. The university has several offers regarding child care for children of PhD students and postdocs in place, and we will be glad to help you in setting these things up. Please do get in touch if you would like us to provide further details. We are committed to raising the proportion of female mathematicians in our group and especially encourage female candidates to apply.

We have funding for travel expenses which will allow you to visit workshops or schools in other places (typically once a year).

What we expect from you - requirements

• You have completed a PhD in mathematics with very good success (or will have completed the degree until the starting date of the position)
• You have very good knowledge in at least one of the research areas of the Research Training Group
• You are motivated to contribute to the Research Training Group (by, for instance, attending seminars and giving talks there, talking to other people in the RTG, in particular our PhD students, participating in summer schools/workshops/...)
• You are fluent in English

Deadline for applications: July 22, 2025, 23:59h local (German) time