Postdoc: Geometric & Combinatorial Topology — Explore Knots

Vrije Universisteit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

contribution to commuting expenses

optional model for personalized benets

41 days of annual leave

paid parental leave

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in geometric and combinatorial topology. The appointee will engage with the Center for Topology, Algebra, and their Applications, researching low‑dimensional objects such as embedded graphs, knots and braids, and manifolds, and exploring their relationships and algebraic structures.

The preferred start date is 1 September 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics required.
• Strong independent research skills.
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in geometric and combinatorial topology, collaborating with CTA^2 (85%).
• Contribute to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%).

Skills

Strong independent research skills

English communication

Education

PhD in mathematics

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in geometric and combinatorial topology. The appointee will engage with the Center for Topology, Algebra, and their Applications, researching low‑dimensional objects such as embedded graphs, knots and braids, and manifolds, and exploring their relationships and algebraic structures.

The preferred start date is 1 September 2027.