Five Research Positions (m/f/d) (Postdoctoral Researchers)

At the start of its second funding period, TRR 358 is announcing five postdoctoral positions. The positions are to be filled in Bielefeld and Paderborn. Detailed descriptions of the available research projects can be found on the TRR website: trr358.math.uni-bielefeld.de.

The positions will be filled subject to project approval.

Your Tasks

• Research tasks in a subproject of the Transregio Collaborative Research Center SFB-TRR 358 “Integral Structures in Geometry and Representation Theory” (100 %)

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (2 or 3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• reconcilability of family and work

Your Profile We expect

• completed scientific academic degree (e. g., master’s degree or equivalent) in mathematics
• completed or nearly completed relevant doctoral degree
• ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of commitment
• very good written and spoken English skills
• collaborative work style and strong communication skills

Preferred experience and skills

• research experience in one or more mathematical fields relevant to the Collaborative Research Center, such as algebra, combinatorics, arithmetic or algebraic geometry, or geometric group theory. Please refer to the following website for potential research projects: trr358.math.uni-bielefeld.de

Application Procedure

We look forward to receiving your application, including the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Application form
• CV
• Contact details of one to three university professors who are willing to provide a letter of reference upon request (to be provided in the application form)

Please submit your complete application documents, quoting the reference number Wiss26338, by email as a single PDF file to applications_trr358@math.uni-bielefeld.de or by post to the address provided. Applicants are also invited to outline their research interests and qualifications in relation to individual subprojects in their cover letter.

Please note that the confidentiality of communication and protection against unauthorized access by third parties cannot be guaranteed when using unencrypted email. Please also note that your application will generally be considered for positions at Bielefeld University, Paderborn University, and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (Leipzig) within the framework of CRC/TRR 358.

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application deadline: 15.11.2026

Contact
Dr. Claudia Köhler
coordinator_trr358@math.uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Mathematik
Anja Deuchars
Postfach 10 01 31
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