Postdoctoral Researcher in Geometry

Location: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

• Conduct research on topics related to the research interests of the group
• Participate in the scientific activities of the department of mathematics
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department of mathematics for up to 90 hours per year
• Contribute to the outreach activities of the department of mathematics

Your profile

• PhD of high quality in mathematics and an outstanding research record, relative to career stage, in a related domain
• Interest in geometric group theory, complex geometry or related areas
• Fluency in English or French

Research interests currently represented in the group include but are not limited to: finiteness properties of groups and spaces, Dehn functions, Morse theory, the topology of smooth complex projective varieties, hyperbolic and non-positively curved groups and their subgroups, nilpotent groups and simple groups.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
• PhD diploma or a letter/information indicating the expected defense date
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• List of publications

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08188

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).