Vacancies

Faculty Openings

Assistant Professor in Pure Mathematics

Deadline: January 21, 2024

Job description

The Mathematics Department of Utrecht University is opening an assistant professor position in Pure Mathematics with deadline 21st January 2024. Applicants are expected to have expertise in Representation Theory (in a broad sense). You will be, together with the other staff members, responsible for the formation of the future generation of mathematicians. As such, this position carries a load of roughly 60% teaching, and 40% research.

Possible topics of expertise include, but are not limited to: geometric representation theory; (geometric) Langlands program; Lie groups, Lie algebras, algebraic groups, or p-adic groups, automorphic or modular forms; combinatorial representation theory or cluster algebras; harmonic analysis on symmetric spaces; vertex operator algebras; quiver representations.

Apply

You can use the following link to apply.

Postdoc positions

Postdoc Position in Algebraic Geometry

Deadline: February 20, 2024

Job description

Enumerative geometry is the field of algebraic geometry dealing with counting geometric objects satisfying constraints. So far, enumerative geometry largely concerned curve counting. This 2-year postdoctoral position is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant “Surfaces on fourfolds” on the enumerative geometry of surfaces on Calabi-Yau fourfolds and related subjects. This new field has unexpected connections with various areas of mathematics and physics, such as Hodge theory, singularity theory, representation theory, and string theory.

This ERC project is comprised of two PhD positions and two postdoctoral positions which will be filled during the period September 2023-September 2028.

You can contribute to the ERC project, but you will also have ample freedom to carry out your own research line. You will be part of the research team of Dr. Martijn Kool.

You will be part of the algebraic geometry group and, more generally, the Utrecht Geometry Centre external link, which encompasses all the research groups in pure mathematics within the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University. Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from algebraic and differential geometry to algebraic topology, logic, and number theory.

Teaching is not a regular part of this position. If you do like to take on teaching duties, we are open to discussing the possibilities.

The starting date is flexible but preferably September 1, 2024.

Qualifications

Are you interested in joining our group? Check if you meet the following qualifications: a PhD, or nearly finished, in algebraic geometry or a related field (by the time of appointment); a strong interest in moduli theory, enumerative geometry, or related topics; proficiency in English, both in speaking and writing. Knowledge of the Dutch language is not required.

Apply

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If you have the expertise and the experience to excel in this role then please follow this link to apply.

PhD positions

PhD position in Algebraic Geometry

Deadline: March 31, 2024

At the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University we are looking for a PhD candidate to join our project "Surfaces on fourfolds", on the enumerative geometry of surfaces on Calabi-Yau fourfolds and related subjects.

Your job

Enumerative geometry is the field of algebraic geometry dealing with counting geometric objects satisfying constraints. So far, enumerative geometry largely concerned curve counting. This PhD position is funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant "Surfaces on fourfolds", on the enumerative geometry of surfaces on Calabi-Yau fourfolds and related subjects. This new field has unexpected connections with various areas of mathematics and physics, such as Hodge theory, singularity theory, representation theory, and string theory.

This ERC project "Surfaces on fourfolds" is comprised of 2 PhD positions and 2 postdoc positions which will be filled during the period September 2023-September 2028. You will be part of the Utrecht Geometry Centre, which encompasses all the research groups in pure mathematics within the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University. Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from algebraic and differential geometry to algebraic topology, logic, and number theory. During your PhD external link programme, up to 10% of your time will be devoted to teaching activities within our curriculum. Your work as a PhD candidate will be complemented by a complete training programme within the Graduate School of Natural Sciences.

Qualifications

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled colleague who possesses the following characteristics: (1) an MSc in mathematics, (2) strong analytic skills, (3) good English skills, both in speaking and writing, (4) it is a great advantage when you have taken some basic algebraic geometry courses or have done an MSc thesis in algebraic geometry.

Apply

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute. If you are enthusiastic about this position, follow this link to apply.

Grants from Utrecht University

Click here from more information.

Comments are closed