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Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Mathematics at Mathematics Münster University of Münster in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term full-time postdoctoral positions at TV-L E 13, 100% FTE, for 3 years. Up to 9 positions are available. Some positions are funded by the German Research Foundation through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster or the Collaborative Research Centre "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity", while others are funded by the University of Münster’s mathematical institutes. Depending on the funding source, teaching up to 4 hours per week during the semester may be required.
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
University of Münster
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Mathematics Münster at the University of Münster, Germany is recruiting up to 9 Postdoctoral Research Associates (TV-L E 13, 100% FTE) for a fixed term of 3 years.
The positions are open in mathematical fields connected to the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster: Dynamics – Geometry – Structure. Research areas listed in the application form include model theory and set theory, arithmetic geometry and representation theory, topology, operator algebras and mathematical physics, differential geometry, analysis of PDEs, stochastic analysis, theory of stochastic processes, optimisation and calculus of variations, and numerical analysis / machine learning / scientific computing.
Applicants should have a strong doctorate in mathematics or a related field, or be close to completion. A research proposal aligned with one or two of the Cluster’s research fields is required, and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. Strong scientific achievements, independent research ability, teamwork, ambition, and fluent English are expected; German language skills are not required.
The postdoc programme offers a stimulating international environment, mentoring by a professor from the mathematical institutes, and support for conference travel, summer schools, guest researchers, academic events, networking, soft skills workshops, and family-friendly measures. Depending on the funding source, teaching duties of up to 4 hours per week may apply.
Applications must be submitted via the online form by 1 November 2026. The application PDF should include a cover letter, CV, academic records, publication list, research plan, and, if applicable, a thesis summary or dissertation outline. At least two recommendation letters must be sent directly to [email protected] before the deadline.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time postdoctoral positions at TV-L E 13, 100% FTE, for 3 years. Up to 9 positions are available. Some positions are funded by the German Research Foundation through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster or the Collaborative Research Centre "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity", while others are funded by the University of Münster’s mathematical institutes. Depending on the funding source, teaching up to 4 hours per week during the semester may be required.
What's required
Applicants must hold a strong doctorate in mathematics or a related field, or be close to completion with a dissertation outline if not yet finished. Research interests and a proposed project should align with at least one Mathematics Münster research field, and projects linking multiple fields are encouraged. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding scientific achievements such as honours, publications, awards, or similar, be able to work independently and in a team, show ambition and commitment to scientific work, and speak and write English fluently; German is not required.
How to apply
Apply via the online application form only; other application formats are not accepted. Submit one single PDF containing cover letter, CV, academic records, publication list, research plan, and if applicable a thesis summary/outline. Arrange for at least two recommendation letters to be sent directly to [email protected] before the deadline.
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