Competition for a postdoctoral position (assistant professor) in the National Science Centre Grant OPUS entitled: Geometry of singular algebraic varieties

University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics; Poland; On-site; PLN 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics seeks a postdoctoral researcher (assistant professor) for the project Geometry of singular algebraic varieties. The role focuses on advanced algebraic geometry with an emphasis on fundamental groups of singular varieties and related structures.

Applicants must hold a PhD in mathematics (or equivalent) and have a strong publication record, international experience, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Solid background in algebraic geometry.
• Excellent publication record; demonstrated research impact.
• Strong motivation for research work in mathematics.
• International experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research within the scope of the project.
• Publishing results of research.

Skills

Algebraic geometry background

Publications track record

English proficiency

Education

PhD in mathematics or equivalent (abroad)

Job description

University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 25 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number SOB/D110/2026/01/66-7708 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for a postdoctoral position (assistant professor) in the National Science Centre Grant OPUS entitled: Geometry of singular algebraic varieties.
The masculine personal nouns used in the advertisement apply to people of all genders.
About the programme/project/undertaking:Title of programme/project/ undertaking
Geometry of singular algebraic varieties

Type of programme/ project/ undertaking
Opus
Funding institution
National Science Centre, Poland
Duration of programme/project/undertaking
22.07.2026 – 21.07.2030
Head of programme/project/undertaking
prof. dr hab. Adrian Langer
Description of programme/ project/undertaking
The project focuses on the study of singular algebraic varieties, in particular the fundamental groups of singular varieties and singular contact and symplectic varieties. A part of the research is devoted to the study of analogues of perverse sheaves.
Position details:
Position title
postdoctoral position (assistant professor)
Organizational unit
Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
Employment group
research
Position profile
R2
Academic discipline
mathematics
Number of positions
1
Form of employment and length of working time (proportionally to full-time employment)
contract of employment - full-time position
Expected date of commencement of work and employment period

• no sooner than 1 February 2027; starting date to be set between the candidate and principal investigator
• the duration of employment: 24 months

Remuneration
the offered salary is approx. 10 000 PLN gross/month pre-tax (plus a seniority allowance and additional annual salary)

Other working conditions
workplace: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw
the position comes with no teaching obligations and a budget for research-related travel

Basic responsibilities and obligations
conducting research within the scope of research tasks in the project;
publishing results of research

Conditions for entering the competition
the competition may be entered by candidates who meet the conditions set out in art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended);
at the moment of employment, the candidate must hold a PhD degree in mathematics (or equivalent qualifications obtained abroad);
significant scientific achievements;
international experience.

In addition, we expect
that the candidate will have:
a solid background in algebraic geometry
excellent publication record;
strong motivation for research work in mathematics;
advanced skills in written and spoken English.

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Criteria for the assessment of candidates in a competition
The criteria indicated below will be taken into account considering the position and stage of professional development of the candidate:
publications – the substantive value of the publication and the reputation of the journal in which it was published. The quality of publications should be more important than their number;
international recognition and impact of scientific results;
managing of research projects or participating in research projects;
talks given at scientific conferences, with particular emphasis on invited talks;
research internships in other research centres;
scientific cooperation with scientists from other research centres;
organizing and managing research groups;
popularisation of the results and other forms of dissemination.
Position not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.

Competition rules:
Announcement reference number
SOB/D110/2026/01/66-7708
Keywords
Mathematics
Deadline for submitting applications
25 December 2026

Required documents
signed information on personal data processing (attached);
signed declaration of the candidate (attached);
copy of doctoral diploma or information on when the degree is expected to be awarded;
Curriculum Vitae that:
1. presents an overview of the background and scientific achievements of the candidate;
2. lists all the candidate’s research works (including not yet published manuscripts) and indicates three most important of them;
two letters of recommendation by experienced researchers

Stages of the competition
The competition consists of the following stages:
Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
Stage III - interview with selected candidates: presentation of previous achievements.
Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.
Anticipated date and method of notification of the competition outcomes
9 January 2027
the results will be communicated to the candidates electronically by the principal investigator
Contact for any questions relating to the competition

• accessibility needs should be indicated in CV as: Other relevant information from a candidate

Other information
The competition committee consists of:
1. prof. dr hab. Adrian Langer, Chair of the Committee
2. dr Agnieszka Bodzenta-Skibińska
3. dr Maria Donten-Bury
4. dr hab. Joachim Jelisiejew
5. dr Marcin Lara

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The University of Warsaw is a winner of the HR Excellence in Research award granted by the European Commission to institutions adhering to the European Charter for Researchers.

Requirements

Research Field Mathematics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics Country Poland Geofield