Postdoc in Geometric and Combinatorial Topology

AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting expense support

Personalized benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in geometric and combinatorial topology. The role involves conducting research in collaboration with CTA^2, and contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2027. Applications from under-represented groups are encouraged, with emphasis on women and minority backgrounds.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or equivalent.
• Expertise in geometric and combinatorial topology.
• Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate with CTA^2.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geometric topology

Combinatorial topology

Mathematical collaboration

Teaching support

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

Organisation/Company Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) Research Field Mathematics » Combinatorial analysis Mathematics » Geometry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 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 Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in geometric and combinatorial topology. Preference will be given to candidates whose research connects with ongoing work at the Center for Topology, Algebra, and their Applications , in particular low-dimensional objects such as embedded graphs, knots and braids, manifolds, relationships between these objects such as bordisms, associated algebraic structures including cluster algebras, as well as applications of these. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2027.

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Your duties

• conducting research in the area of geometric and combinatorial topology, in collaboration with members of CTA^2 (85%)
• contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%)

A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €4,599 and a maximum of €5,760. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.

The appointment will be for 2 years. Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• good paid parental leave scheme