Postdoctoral in Mathematics and Stochastics

Aarhus Universitet; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 439,000 - 489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for postdoctoral positions in Mathematics and Stochastics. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research community at Aarhus University, Department of Mathematics, and contribute to both individual and collaborative projects.

The positions require starting the earliest on 1 January 2027, with a competitive salary and Danish pension. Applicants should be prepared to publish, teach, and participate in seminars within a supportive international

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or related field.
• Strong track record in mathematical research.
• Experience in stochastic analysis or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in the listed areas.
• Publish high-quality results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist groups of bachelor students or co-teach advanced courses as appropriate.

Skills

Groupoid C*-Algebras

Ideal Structure & KMS States

Probability Theory & Analysis

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

Postdoctoral positions in Mathematics and Stochastics

Institut for Matematik Ny Munkegade 118 8000 Aarhus C

The positions have 1st January 2027 as earliest possible start dates.

When applying, you will be asked to indicate, which of the areas listed on the page above are of interest to you. The list includes positions covering Groupoid C*-Algebras, Ideal Structure and KMS States,Probability Theory and Analysis. The list may be updated with new areas up until the deadline for application.

As a successful candidate you are expected to:

• shine in individual and collaborative research,


• either to assist groups of bachelor’s students in doing homework or


• co-teach advanced courses relevant for your research area.

The Department of Mathematics, the city of Aarhus as well as Denmark can offer the successful candidate:

• a positive and international work environment with a flat hierarchy,


• a competitive salary, starting at DKK 36,600 and DKK 40,780 (euro approx. 4.902 – 5.462) + pension between DKK 6,623 and DKK 7,369 (euro approx. 887 - 987) per month – all listed amounts are before taxes are calculated.


• universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark.

The applicants may upload up to ten key publications with the application. While the assessment committee will evaluate the overall scientific achievements of all shortlisted candidates, the committee can only be expected to look into individual scientific results amongst those contained in publications submitted with the application.

Contact information

The relevant person to contact is listed in each position, which can be found here .

Place of work

Place of employment is Aarhus University, and place of work is Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Deadline

All applications must be received no later than 5 October 2026.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation .
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmarkhere .
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.