ERC Postdoc Position (m/f/x)

Ruhr University Bochum; Bochum; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed team environment

Ruhr metropolitan region location

Job summary

Ruhr-Universität Bochum sucht eine/n Postdoc im Bereich Low-Dimensional Topology. Die Stelle ist befristet auf zwei Jahre, Vollzeit (39,83 Std./Woche) mit frühestmöglichem Start.

Sie forschen eigenständig und im Team an Projekten rund um das ERC Starting Grant „Cut-and-paste Conjectures and Multicurves“, veröffentlichen in Fachzeitschriften und präsentieren auf internationalen Workshops. Erwartet wird eine exzellente Publikationshistorie sowie gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch oder

Qualifications

• PhD in low-dimensional topology; proof of completion required at hire.
• Experience in research areas relevant to the group.
• Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit in Deutsch oder Englisch.
• Wünschenswert: Fähigkeit, eigenständig Forschungsprojekte zu planen.
• Wünschenswert: Vortragserfahrung auf Konferenzen/Symposien.
• Wünschenswert: starke Publikationsliste in Fachzeitschriften.
• Nicht zwingend: Programmierkenntnisse (z.B. Python, C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Durchführung eigenständiger und kollaborativer Forschungsprojekte im Rahmen des ERC Starting Grant „Cut-and-paste Conjectures and Multicurves“.
• Verfassen von hochqualitativen Artikeln in peer-reviewed Journals.
• Verbreitung der Forschung durch Vorträge auf internationalen Workshops und Konferenzen.
• Organisation und aktive Teilnahme an Forschungsgruppenseminaren.
• (Optional) Beteiligung an der Betreuung von Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden.
• Beitrag zu einer kollegialen, inklusiven Arbeitsumgebung.

Education

Ph.D. in low-dimensional topology

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Faculty of Mathematics : Low-Dimensional Topology

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1

ERC Postdoc Position (m/f/x)

Scope: full-time

Duration: fixed-term, 2 years

Start: at the earliest possible date

Apply by: 2026-11-16

Your tasks:

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects related to my ERC Starting Grant, "Cut-and-paste Conjectures and Multicurves", through which the position is funded.
• Publish high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Disseminate research through talks at international workshops and conferences.
• Organize and actively participate in research group seminars.
• (Optional) Be involved in the supervision of graduate students.
• Contribute to fostering a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Your profile:

• (Essential) Ph.D. (the degree and proof of completion must be provided at the time of hire) in the field of low-dimensional topology.
• (Essential) Experience in research areas relevant to the research group.
• (Essential) Good communication skills in either English or German.
• (Desirable) Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.
• (Desirable) Track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career.
• (Desirable) Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career.
• (Not essential) Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Python, C, C++).

We offer:

• Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr, Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team, A job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Further information, in particular a detailed list of the documents to be submitted, can be found here: https://math.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/faculty/professorships/topology/group-zibrowius/hiring/

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact [e-mail].

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.

Contact persons for further information:

Alexandra Höhn [phone]

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
44801 Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150