Postdoc in Topological Data Analysis

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU); Nederland; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Commuting contribution

Personalized benefits package

Annual leave up to 41 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in topological data analysis. The researcher will develop mathematical foundations for multiparameter persistent homology and contribute to teaching within the Mathematics Department.

The role is part of the VIDI project and will be supervised by Magnus Bakke Botnan, with affiliation to the Center for Topology and Applications Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics; expertise in topological data analysis.
• Experience with multiparameter persistent homology is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in topological data analysis (85%).
• Contribute to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%).
• Collaborate within the VIDI project and the Center for Topology and Applications Amsterdam (CTA2).
• Disseminate results through presentations and publications.

Skills

English communication

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in mathematics

Job description

Organisation/Company Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) Research Field Mathematics » Applied mathematics Mathematics » Mathematical analysis 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 topological data analysis. The researcher will work on developing the mathematical foundations of multiparameter persistent homology. The position is part of the VIDI Project "New Connections in Topological Data Analysis", and will be supervised by Magnus Bakke Botnan. In addition, the researcher will be a member of the Center for Topology and Applications Amsterdam ( www.cta2.nl ).

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 01.04.2027

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 topological data analysis (85%)
• contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%)
• a PhD in mathematics with expertise in topological data analysis
• good communication skills in English

Additional Information

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 initially be for 2 years. After a satisfactory evaluation, the contract can be extended for another year. 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