Saarland University has been officially certified as a family-friendly university since 2004.All aspects of mathematics are represented at Saarland University. The departments of mathematics and computer science are bound by close cooperations in a common faculty. The Department of Mathematics at Saarland University is inviting applications for the following position to commence at the earliest possible date:

W3 Professorship in Pure Mathematics (m/f/x; Reference no.: W2762)

The successful candidate will have exceptional research and teaching skills, international visibility and a research speciality in an area of pure mathematics which complements the existing departmental focal points.

The research profile of the professorship should demonstrate connections to algebra and analysis and enable collaboration in both directions. Possible research areas include geometry, topology and number theory. Thematic proximity to the Collaborative Research Center TRR 195 “Symbolic tools in mathematics and their application” and a willingness to participate in follow-up projects in algebra and analysis is desirable. Interest in other current research areas in the departments of mathematics and computer science is also welcome.

The appointment will be made in accordance with the general provisions of German public sector employment law (see legal recruitment requirements in § 41 Saarländisches Hochschulgesetz, current version available at https://recht.saarland.de/bssl/document/jlr-HSchulGSLrahmen). Relevant high-quality publications and experience with, and the acquisition of research-oriented third-party funding are expected. In teaching, superior didactic skills and active participation in the teaching of pure mathematics, including basic courses in algebra and analysis, are required. The languages of instruction are German, and English in the master's level courses. The successful candidate is expected to acquire German language skills within a reasonable period of time.

Saarland University views internationalization as a process spanning all aspects of university life. We therefore expect members of our professorial staff to promote and foster further internationalization. Special support will be provided for projects that expand collaboration within existing international cooperative networks, e.g. projects with partners in the European University Alliance Transform4Europe (www.transform4europe.eu) or the University of the Greater Region (www.uni-gr.eu).

In accordance with the objectives of its gender equality plan, Saarland University is actively seeking to increase the proportion of women in this field. Qualified women candidates are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential consideration will be given to applications from disabled candidates of equal eligibility. Furthermore, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality, ethnic heritage or social background, religious beliefs, personal beliefs or values, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Please complete the application form in Saarland University's online application portal and submit it with your application documents by no later than 26 February 2026 . Application documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file (max. size 10 MB) and should include the following documents in the order specified:

1. Curriculum vitae with full details of your academic career

2. Publication list

3. Description of previous and planned teaching and research activities, including details of integration into the faculty

4. List of third-party funding

5. Copies of your university-level certificates (degree, PhD and, if applicable habilitation)

6. Proof of disability if you declared a disability in your application

7. If you hold a university degree from a foreign university, please provide proof of equiva-lence from Germany's Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) if available. If you have not yet requested proof of equivalence from ZAB, you must submit proof at a later date if so requested.

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Mark Groves (Email: groves@math.uni-sb.de)

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