"Assistant Professor in (arithmetic) algebraic geometry and number theory"

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics of Utrecht University is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor with expertise in algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry or number theory, in a broad sense. In collaboration with fellow staff members, you will contribute to educating the future generation of mathematicians and advancing the department’s research profile.

Your Job

You are a researcher who is eager to play an active role in all aspects of academic life in our department, with a balanced commitment to both research and teaching. You welcome opportunities for collaborations with members of the Utrecht Geometry Centre or the University at large. You will apply for external funds, alone or in consortia, to build and sustain your own strong research programme. In addition, you will supervise PhD candidates and postdocs, and organise relevant scientific meetings at a national or international level.

You will teach courses at a variety of levels, ranging from first-year undergraduate to advanced Master’s courses. This may also include service teaching. Master’s courses can be taught locally or as part of the national Master's programme, Mastermath. Teaching will account for 50% of your job, with a typical teaching load of approximately 120 contact hours per year. You will also supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses as well as smaller-scale projects. We encourage innovation in teaching; the University provides funding to support promising ideas.

By engaging in the daily life of the Mathematical Institute and taking on positions of responsibility, you will help shape the future of the department.

Please note that we are also looking for an Assistant Professor in Mathematical Modelling. More information about this position is available on our website.

Requirements

You will play a committed role in all aspects of academic life. Ideally, your eligibility is exemplified by:

• a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, aligned with the described research areas;
• a collection of significant research achievements and a proven track record of international publications in leading journals;
• high potential for the acquisition of external research funds;
• proven ability or potential to supervise and mentor postdocs, PhD candidates, and Bachelor's and Master's students;
• commitment to inspiring and engaging teaching, with the ability to teach and develop courses for the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Mathematics, including service teaching, based on an in-depth understanding of current developments in the field;
• active involvement in, or ideas for, (inter)national scientific and societal activities, including public engagement and outreach;

A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) should be obtained during the first years of the appointment. Utrecht University expects all to be proficient in English (level C1). If you do not have a command of Dutch, we ask for a willingness to learn the language within 5 years. Utrecht University will support you in this.

In view of our policy to improve the gender balance we strongly encourage people of all genders to apply. Diversity among group members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of research. Therefore, applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment

a position for one year, with the prospect of permanent employment following a positive evaluation;

a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between € 4.728 and €6.433 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));

8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;

a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

Employer

Universiteit Utrecht

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Working at the Faculty of Science means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information & Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community.

The Mathematical Institute is part of the Department of Mathematics. It organises and teaches the Bachelor's curricula in Mathematics as well as the (English-taught) Master's programme in Mathematics and some service teaching in mathematics. The Institute is internationally recognised for its research in both pure and applied mathematics. It houses the Utrecht Geometry Centre and maintains a long-standing tradition of transdisciplinary collaboration with other scientific fields including atmosphere/ocean sciences, computational life sciences, mathematical biology, mathematical economics, medical and seismic imaging, theoretical computer science, and theoretical physics. We participate in university focus areas in Complex Systems and Applied Data Science.

Additional Information

If you have any questions that you'd like us to answer, please contact Lennart Meier at f.l.m.meier@uu.nl.

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.

Are you an international applicant? Our International Service Desk can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as international staff.

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