Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences

Position ID:

1667-TOPDYN [#27110, TopDyn]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Low-Dimensional Topology or Dynamics

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Leipzig, Saxony 04103, Germany

Subject Areas:

Low-dimensional Topology, Dynamics

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/09/23, listed until 2025/12/01)

Position Description:

The research group Low-Dimensional Topology lead by Anna Parlak invites applications for a

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The group is based at the Max Planck Institute of Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, within the larger Geometry, Groups, and Dynamics group of Anna Wienhard. Our primary focus are computational, combinatorial, and dynamical aspects of three-dimensional manifolds. We welcome applications from early career researchers working in low-dimensional topology or dynamics. For a more detailed overview of the group’s research scope, please see https://www.mis.mpg.de/low-dimensional-topology.

About the location: MPI MiS is an international center for pure and applied mathematical research in Leipzig, Germany. The broader scientific environment in Leipzig includes two other Max Planck Institutes (Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Anthropology) as well as the University of Leipzig.

We offer:

Initial appointment for two years, with the option of a one-year extension subject to review.
Salary according to TVöD-Bund Entgeltgruppe E13.
No teaching duties, but the possibility to teach an advanced course for graduate students.
Funding for travel.
Excellent research environment, with strong activity in neighboring areas such as differential geometry, Teichmüller theory, geometric group theory, Lie theory, cluster algebras, and others.

Application materials:

Cover letter/statement of purpose
The length should not exceed one page.
No need to include addresses or salutations.
At the top left of the document, clearly state your preferred start date.
The body of the letter should include a brief outline of how your research interests align with the scope of the Low-Dimensional Topology group at MPI MiS and an explaination of why you would like to join this group.
CV
List of publications (if not included in the CV)
PhD certificate
If you have not yet received your PhD certificate: Please upload a short statement about the current status of your studies and expected PhD thesis submission date, as well as a brief summary of your thesis.
Research statement
Names and contact information of at least two referees willing to supply letters of recommendation.
If you have not yet completed your PhD, one of your referees must be your doctoral advisor.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Starting Date: flexible - from early 2026, but no later than October 1, 2026

Application:

Please submit your documents using our online application form and choose: "Application MPI MiS". Asked for which kind of position you apply, please choose "Low-dimensional Topology". Also, asked for your mentor, please choose Anna Parlak.

The Max-Planck society strives for gender diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

If you have any questions you can contact us at application(at)mis.mpg.de

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Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences
Inselstr. 22
04103 Leipzig
Germany

Web Page: www.mis.mpg.de