University of Hamburg, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:

UHH-QUPHD [#28264]

Position Title:

PhD position within the project "Derived structures" (Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”)

Position Type:

Student programs

Position Location:

Hamburg, Hamburg 20146, Germany

Subject Area:

Topological field theory and non-semisimple categorical structures

Appl Deadline:

2026/04/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/20, listed until 2026/09/20)

Position Description:

The aim of the research project is the construction and application of topological quantum field theories in discrete and continuous systems. The focus is on situations beyond finite semisimplicity, using in particular methods from representation theory, deformation theory, derived structures, and non-semisimple topological symmetries and generalisations thereof. The project is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematicians and physicists aiming to develop novel algebraic and geometric structures by extracting exact information from physical theories. Active participation in this collaboration is expected.

We especially encourage interested female scientists to apply. In addition to university-wide measures improving work-life balance, the cluster includes a variety of equal opportunity initiatives.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and key skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the attendance of summer schools and conferences, and to support other educational measures. Additional travel money for project-specific duties will be provided by the hosting research groups. Doctoral researchers may participate in teaching at the University and in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council.

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Contact: Ingo Runkel

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Universität Hamburg, Fachbereich Mathematik
Bundesstraße 55 (Geomatikum), 20146 Hamburg

Web Page: https://www.qu.uni-hamburg.de/