PhD Position: Algebraic Topology

Radboud Universiteit; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary: €3,204 gross/month (1

Salary scale P

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Extra leave days: 30 or 41 days

Job summary

Radboud University’s Department of Mathematics in Nijmegen invites applications for an outstanding PhD candidate to work on a project in homotopy theory under the supervision of Dr Magdalena Kedziorek. The position is part of the NWO-XL project “Symmetry on the Interface of Topology and Higher Algebra” with a light teaching load (10%).

You will research equivariant stable homotopy theory, contribute to questions about commutativity in this setting, and present your results at conferences and in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or equivalent completed before start date.
• Strong background in algebraic topology or related areas.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a PhD project in homotopy theory under supervision of Dr Magdalena Kedziorek.
• Contribute to research on equivariant stable homotopy theory and commutativity in this setting; participate in conferences, workshops and seminars; publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Algebraic topology

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Job description

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1. Introduction

The Department of Mathematics at Radboud University is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidate to work on a PhD project in homotopy theory.

The PhD position will be under the supervision of Dr Magdalena Kedziorek and is part of the NWO-XL project 'Symmetry on the Interface of Topology and Higher Algebra'. The position has a light teaching load (10%). You will be working on equivariant stable homotopy theory and contribute to the research on commutativity in this setting. You will be encouraged to participate in relevant conferences, workshops and seminars, and to communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

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 €3,204 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €4,051 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.

Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. In addition, you receive a 34% discount on the sports and cultural activities at Radboud University as an employee. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position

Employment expires 2028-07-31

Contract type

Contract type Full time

First day of employment

First day of employment 01-02-2027

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 1,0

City

County

Country

Country Netherlands

Reference number

Reference number 62.157.26