Senior Lecturer - Mathematical Physics

Location: Grenoble, France

Deadline: 2026-04-02 (Europe/Paris)

Euraxess research field: Mathematical physics

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Expected skills:

Applicants must show a strong interest in teaching as well as a high-level scientific record in accordance with UGA’s ambitions. They must identify with UGA’s values, that is, being open to the world, emphasising ethics and scientific integrity, showing an interest in teamwork and being committed to the community. They should also have a sense of responsibility, in particular with regard to environmental and social issues.

Context and educational objectives:

Educational expectations

The successful candidate will teach mathematics at UFR IM2AG at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels, which includes the preparation of the agrégation competitive examination, and they will assume administrative responsibilities in the context of teaching and research. They will be involved in the interdisciplinary programs supported by the Research Federation or QuantAlps Labex. The ability to teach in French is required.

Research project and scientific impact:

Scientific profile

The successful candidate will conduct high-level research in mathematical physics, particularly in one of the following areas:

• Analysis of the dynamics and spectral properties of quantum physical systems,
• Many-body problems and quantum statistical mechanics,
• Quantum information and entanglement in multipartite systems,
• General relativity and quantum field theory.

Their work will contribute to the development of interactions between Institut Fourier and theorists from the Grenoble physics laboratories. Solid research experience at the interface between mathematics and physics will be particularly appreciated, especially when thematically aligned with the research activities conducted on site, such as the interdisciplinary QuantAlps programme.

Information for candidates:

• Université Grenoble Alpes recruits on the basis of skills and makes use of all talents. It encourages applicants with disabilities to apply for teaching and research positions.
• Senior lecturers and professors are required to reside at the place where they perform their duties (Art. 5 of Decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984).
• HRS4R certified and committed to an OTM-R (Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment) approach, the University of Grenoble Alpes recruits on the merits of candidates and in accordance with a transparent procedure.

Job details

Title: Senior Lecturer - Mathematical Physics

Employer: Université Grenoble Alpes

Location: 621 avenue Centrale Grenoble, France

Published: 2026-03-10

Application deadline: 2026-04-02 16:00 (Europe/Paris)

Job type: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Field: Mathematical Physics, Quantum Physics, Mechanics, Statistics