PhD Position: Algebraic Topology

1. Introduction

The Department of Mathematics at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands) is seeking two outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidates to work on PhD projects in homotopy theory.

2. Job description

One of the two positions will be under the primary supervision of Dr. Magdalena Kedziorek and the other the primary supervision of Dr. Steffen Sagave. Each position is funded for 4 years and has a light teaching load (10%). You will be encouraged to participate in relevant conferences, workshops and seminars, and to communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD degree from Radboud University. Members from groups that are underrepresented in Mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Would you like to learn more about what it’s like to pursue a PhD at Radboud University? Visit the page about working as a PhD candidate.

3. Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Mathematics (or an equivalent degree), completed before the start date.
• You have a strong background in algebraic topology or a related area.
• You have excellent writing and communication skills.

4. We are

Algebraic topology is one of the research areas of the Department of Mathematics at Radboud University. The field is represented by Dr. Magdalena Kedziorek and Dr. Steffen Sagave.

The department has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with researchers in related areas including algebraic and arithmetic geometry, differential geometry, operator algebras, and representation theory. There is a good balance of senior and junior staff, as well as of Dutch and international researchers, and there are regular research seminars and informal events throughout the year. Moreover, the algebraic topologists at Radboud University are part of a larger network of Dutch algebraic topologists who regularly interact and meet for seminars and other events. The Mathematics Department has more than 20 PhD candidates, several of whom work in algebraic topology and related areas.

5. We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, your contract will be extended by 2.5 years (4-year contract).     
• You will receive a starting salary of €2,901 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €3,707 in the fourth year (salary scale P).
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

6. Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to dr. Magdalena Kedziorek and dr. Steffen Sagave. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.

The first interviews will take place during the week of March 17. Any second interview will take place during the week of March 24. You will preferably start your employment on 1 September 2025.

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