Research Position (PhD Candidate)

at  Universitt Bielefeld

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The Faculty of Mathematics has the following job opening:
Research Position (PhD Candidate)

ID: Wiss24211

• starting: 01.09.2024 or as soon as possible
• part-time 75 %
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

Your Tasks
You are working on research questions in the project “Simpliciality in Arrangements and Matroids”, a cooperation between the Universities of Bielefeld, Frankfurt, and Hannover and funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). One doctoral position is advertised at each of the three locations. The successful candidates will work on broad research topics in close cooperation with the other project members. For more information about the project, see: https://combinatorial-synergies.de/projects/simplicialityinarrangementsandmatroids
The project is part of the priority program “Combinatorial Synergies” (SPP2458): https://combinatorial-synergies.de
You are actively involved in the priority program (e. g. by participating in and co-organizing events of the program) and interact with other projects.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Your Profile

We expect

• scientific academic degree (e. g. master’s degree or equivalent) in mathematics or in a related relevant subject area
• expertise respectively motivation to gain in-depth knowledge in one of the following areas:
• geometric combinatorics, in particular arrangements, polytopes, and matroids
• algebraic combinatorics, in particular reflection groups, simplicial complexes, and Stanley-Reisner rings
• computer-aided exploration, in particular with mathematical software and AI technology
• good English language skills (oral and written)
• independent and dedicated style of work
• ability to cooperate and high communication skills

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 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)
• part-time 75 %
• team-oriented and appreciative working atmosphere
• training and mentoring programs as part of the priority programme and the respective university
• reconcilability of family and working life
• amount of health, consulting and prevention services

Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your informative application with a cover letter, curriculum vitae in tabular form, relevant certificates (e. g. Bachelor, Master) and a short summary (maximum one page) of the topic and results of your thesis. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 10.06.2024

Please refer the Job description for details