University of Vienna, Faculty of Mathematics
Position ID:
Mathematics-POSTDOC2 [#27668]
Position Title:
Post Doc [Vértesi]
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Vienna, Wien 1090, Austria
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/11/13, listed until 2026/05/13)
(posted 2025/11/13, listed until 2026/05/13)Position Description:
Position Description
The research group of Professor Vera Vértesi at the University of Vienna invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position (with the possibility of a 1-year extension) within the framework of the FWF project “Contact Topology in Dimensions 3 and Higher.” The preferred starting date is September 2026.
There are no teaching duties associated with this position. The annual gross salary (approximately €87,220) is determined according to the FWF salary scale.
We are seeking a mathematician with a PhD and a strong and engaging research profile in low-dimensional topology, particularly in contact and symplectic topology and/or Heegaard Floer homology.
Applications should be submitted via MathJobs including a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Research plan
Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly to MathJobs.
The position will remain open until filled, but for full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2026.
The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities and diversity
(http://diversity.univie.ac.at/).
The University places particular emphasis on increasing the number of women in academic and senior positions.
Given equal qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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