Position Description

Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (promotion track) in Mathematics (Algebraic Aspects of Modern Mathematics)

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. It is a strategic objective of the University to strengthen diversity in academia and to attract and retain talented women. To reinforce this commitment, the present position is being advertised as part of the University of Luxembourg’s Anne Beffort Excellence Programme, which prioritizes the recruitment of female scholars to professorial roles. For an initial period of six months, the University will consider applications exclusively from female candidates.

Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is a young research-intensive institution. Interdisciplinarity in research and teaching is key to the University's approach to addressing tomorrow's societal challenges. Embedded in Luxembourg’s diverse and multicultural society, the University offers a welcoming, multilingual environment where students and researchers from around the world feel at home. Its human size fosters close interaction between students and lecturers, creating a personal atmosphere. With 1,600 members of academic staff for 6,700+ students and 1,000+ PhD candidates, students feel connected and valued on their academic journey.

Internationally recognised research drives innovation in digital transformation, health, and sustainable development. This scientific progress is supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and a national commitment to education, research, and innovation.

The dynamics of a young university offer rare potential and scope for exploring new ideas.

The Department of Mathematics (DMATH) at Luxembourg University is recognized internationally for leading research in both fundamental and applied areas of Mathematics. DMATH offers a Bachelor’s program and three Master’s programs, alongside a robust range of outreach activities, and is dedicated to training the next generation of researchers - PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars. With a permanent staff comprising 12 full professors, 2 associate professors, and 1 assistant professor, DMATH covers a wide spectrum of research areas: (1) Algebra and Number Theory, (2) Geometry and Topology, (3) Probability and Stochastic Analysis, (4) Discrete and Geometric Analysis, (5) Statistics and Data Science, and (6) Partial Differential Equations and Modelling. The Department of Mathematics (DMATH), headed by Prof. Dr. Giovanni Peccati (giovanni.peccati@uni.lu), is opening an Assistant / Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) position in Mathematics, in an area of modern mathematics related to algebra.

Your role

About the Anne Beffort Excellence Programme:

The University of Luxembourg is committed to fostering a diverse academic community, recognizing that diversity drives excellence in education and research. The University has a number of family-friendly and inclusion policies and initiatives, including the Advance Mentoring Programme, UMatter, the Marie Speyer Excellence grants, flexitime, parental leave & partial support for childcare costs for conferences.

To further support this vision, the University has launched the Anne Beffort Excellence Programme in 2024, to promote gender balance in professorial positions. This programme prioritizes the recruitment of women, in line with the University’s broader efforts to promote research excellence in a gender diverse environment.

Anne Beffort positions are professorial appointments offering a range of benefits, including:

• A global 5-year start-up package of 250k Euro, complementing resources offered by the Faculty/Centre
• Access to the ADVANCE Mentoring Programme and Marie Speyer Excellence Grants for early-career professors
• Assistance with relocation to Luxembourg and support for career opportunities for partners of appointed professors

The successful candidate will: 

• Establish an internationally recognized research group in an area of modern mathematics related to algebra
• Actively seek external funding, with a particular focus on opportunities from the European Community, including ERC grants and Marie Curie Fellowships.
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department at various levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
• Advise PhD candidates and contribute to doctoral and postdoctoral training (e.g., organizing research seminars, reading groups, workshops)
• Participate in DMATH’s outreach and/or science communication activities

Your profile

The successful candidate must hold a PhD and should have made relevant research contributions, with publications in peer-reviewed international journals and/or conference proceedings. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Algebraic Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• Arithmetic Geometry
• Derived Categories
• Langlands Program
• Geometric Representation Theory

In addition, relevant teaching experience is expected, and the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of mathematics within DMATH and in interdisciplinary teaching contexts. Experience in outreach and science communication will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate the ability to carry out administrative duties and is expected to apply for both joint and individual third-party funding (e.g., through the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) or the European ERC programme). A proven track record in securing or applying for such funding will be considered a key selection criterion.

Language requirements:

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English. The University encourages Anne Beffort professors who are not proficient in French and German to learn one of the two languages and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. We are proudly multilingual and international, with staff from over 90 countries, and a member of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. We maintain strong links with industry and the Luxembourg labour market, all within a unique urban campus offering excellent infrastructure.
• A committed partner to society and industry, working closely with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre, and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs.
• Attractive salary and benefits packages, with excellent opportunities for external research funding. We offer robust support for career development, mentoring, and staff well-being, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• A competitive 5-year start-up package of €250,000, in addition to further arrangements with the Faculty.
• Access to the ADVANCE mentoring programme and eligibility for Marie Speyer Excellence Grants for early-career professors.
• Comprehensive relocation and onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition and career support for the partners of Anne Beffort Excellence Professors.

How to apply

Perrett Laver is supporting the University of Luxembourg in this recruitment. Further information about the University, the Anne Beffort Excellence programme, the position, and details on how to apply can be found here or by contacting Erik Hafner at Erik.Hafner@perrettlaver.com or the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Prof. Dr. Giovanni Peccati, at Giovanni.Peccati@uni.lu.

Applications should be submitted online ONLY via the Perrett Laver website, quoting reference number UOL07438 / F1-030012.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025. However, we encourage early application. The review process will begin in late September/early October. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

General Information: 

• Anne Beffort Excellence Programme
• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 5 years (tenure track), with a perspective of a permanent position and promotion to Associate Professor upon a positive evaluation. In the case of a more senior candidate, the position will be offered at the Associate Professor level. At the Associate Professor level, the position is tenured and promotion to Full Professor is possible after 5 years upon positive evaluation
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Start date: By agreement with the candidate
• Location: Campus Belval
• Job Reference: UOL07438

Gender equality:

Gender equality is one of the central values of the University of Luxembourg. We are committed to achieving gender parity among the academic staff and aim to attract high-profile female professors who can develop their research at the University of Luxembourg.

Further information

Living and working in Luxembourg:

Luxembourg, the only Grand Duchy in the world, is a dynamic country at the heart of Europe, known for its high quality of life, multiculturalism, and rich blend of history and modernity. With more than 170 nationalities represented and nearly half of the population being foreign nationals, the country embraces diversity in daily life, work, and education. Every day, over 225,000 cross-border workers commute from neighbouring France, Belgium, and Germany, reflecting Luxembourg’s central role in the Greater Region. As one of the founding members of the European Union, and with Luxembourg City being one of its official capitals, the country plays an active role in shaping European policy and research. 

Over the past two decades, Luxembourg has evolved into a knowledge-driven economy with a strong and collaborative research ecosystem. The country offers an extensive social welfare system, including health insurance, pension coverage, and family-related financial support such as family, birth and education allowances. Luxembourg also provides strong support for families, including subsidised childcare for pre-school children and free after-school care and educational support for school-aged children (4 years and older). The public education system is multilingual and inclusive, and the country is also home to several International and European Schools. 

To learn more about life in Luxembourg, including accommodation, education, healthcare, and administrative procedures, please visit here.

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