Postdoctoral Researcher in Geometry

• Conduct research on topics related to the research interests of the group
• Participate in the scientific activities of the department of mathematics
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department of mathematics for up to 90 hours per year
• Contribute to the outreach activities of the department of mathematics

The researcher will be a part of the research group of Prof. Claudio Llosa Isenrich in Geometric Group Theory, Complex Geometry and their interactions.

• PhD of high quality in mathematics and an outstanding research record, relative to career stage, in a related domain
• Interest in geometric group theory, complex geometry or related areas
• Fluency in English or French

Research interests currently represented in the group include but are not limited to: finiteness properties of groups and spaces, Dehn functions, Morse theory, the topology of smooth complex projective varieties, hyperbolic and non-positively curved groups and their subgroups, nilpotent groups and simple groups.

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Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
• PhD diploma or a letter/information indicating the expected defense date
• List of publications
• Research statement
• The names and email addresses of at least 2 references who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation upon request
• Copy of your PhD thesis or an extended abstract if the thesis is not completed (optional)

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08188

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).

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The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

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