Aida Abiad

At Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands, the Algebraic Combinatorics group within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is recruiting for a 1-year postdoc position in Algebraic Graph Theory and Applications . The project is supervised by Prof. Aida Abiad and focuses on spectral graph theory and its interactions with related areas such as extremal graph theory and coding theory . The successful candidate will carry out scientific research in the topic area, with only a small percentage of time possibly devoted to educational support tasks. The position is ideal for researchers with a strong foundation in combinatorics and algebraic graph theory , and for those interested in work at the intersection of discrete mathematics, spectral methods, and applications. The appointment is full time for one year. The salary follows the Dutch university collective agreement, scale 10 , with a monthly gross base salary ranging from €4,422 to €5,760 , plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus . TU/e also highlights generous leave, pension participation, training opportunities, family and wellbeing support, and assistance for international candidates, including immigration support and possible relocation compensation. Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Mathematics , strong background in Combinatorics and Algebraic Graph Theory , excellent communication skills, and strong English proficiency. Dutch is not required. Application window: the vacancy closes on 2026-12-31 or earlier if filled. The preferred start date is flexible, ideally in Spring or Fall 2027 . Applications must be submitted online with a cover letter, CV, publication list, three references, and up to five best publications.