2026-IdrDip-02-mate - Normal functions, second fundamental form, correspond-ences, and lagrangian variety in algebraic geometry

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Università di Pavia invites applications for a research position in mathematics focusing on complex algebraic geometry and Hodge theory. The project aims to advance understanding of normal functions, bounds for sub-varieties in moduli spaces, and the construction of Lagrangian surfaces on Abelian varieties.

Eligible candidates hold a Master's degree or single-cycle degree and may be Italian or foreign applicants with relevant research backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or single-cycle degree obtained no more than six years previously is eligible to participate in the selection process.
• Relevant to the subject of the research activity.

Responsibilities

• Study problems in complex algebraic geometry using Hodge theory.
• Deepen results on the rank of normal functions and the second fundamental form for sub-varieties of moduli spaces.
• Construct new Lagrangian surfaces on Abelian varieties.

Education

Master's degree or single-cycle degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Università di Pavia Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The goal is to study some problems in complex algebraic geometry using the methods of Hodge theory. Specifically, we will deepen results on the rank of normal functions, im-prove the bounds of the second fundamental form for sub-varieties of the moduli space of Abelian varieties, study correspondeces and construct new Lagrangian surfaces on Abelian varieties.

The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr
The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a master's degree or single-cycle, degree obtained no more than six years previously are eligible to participate in the selection process. These degrees must be relevant to the subject of the research activity.
Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):
Research at Italian or foreign research institutes.
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