Research Associate for the Project “Emmy Noether Group „Vertex Algebras Associated with 2- and 4-dimensional Conformal Field Theories“” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics

Start date01.08.2025, fixed until 30.06.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline24.04.2025

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

Carrying out guided research as part of the above project to obtain a doctoral degree. Participation and help in organization of scientific activities of the group such as seminars, block courses, workshops.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

A strong background in mathematics or mathematical physics is required. Preferably a solid knowledge in one or more of the following: commutative algebra, representation theory, differential and algebraic geometry, modular forms, quantum field theory and string theory.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
Continuing education opportunities
University pensions
Attractive location
Flexible working hours
Work-life balance opportunities
Health management, EGYM Wellpass
Educational leave
30 days of vacation per annum

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The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at the University of Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.