FLOER INSTITUTE OF GEOMETRY

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (41,00 hours/week = 100 %) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a

YOUR PROFILE:

We are looking for a person conducting independent research in a current area of Algebra or Topology, ideally in interaction with existing working groups. The appointee should be able to pursue research projects with commitment, focus, and scientific independence. Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work, autonomy, team spirit, and excellent communications skills are necessary prerequisites.

THE RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM IS ONE OF GERMANY’S LEADING RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, ADDRESSING THE WHOLE RANGE OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. A HIGHLY DYNAMIC SETTING ENABLES RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS TO WORK ACROSS THE TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND FACULTIES. TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY IS RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM’S DECLARED AIM.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to teaching in the universities mathematics, science, and engineering degree programmes, supervising graduate students in mathematics, and participating in the organisation of workshops. The teaching load is in accordance with §3 Lehrverpflichtungsordnung NRW (which means 4 hours/week).