Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor in Mathematics (Geometry and Algebraic Geometry)

Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette
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The is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is a research university focused on tomorrow's major societal challenges, including digital transformation, medicine and health, and sustainable and societal development. With over 1,000 doctoral candidates among 7,500 students as well as 300 professors, the University distinguishes itself with its international and multilingual character, an interdisciplinary approach, and a personalised learning environment.Your roleThe Department of Mathematics (DMATH) at Luxembourg University is recognized internationally for leading research in both fundamental and applied areas of Mathematics. DMATH offers a Bachelor’s programme and three Master’s programmes, alongside a robust range of outreach activities, and is dedicated to training the next generation of researchers - PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars. With a permanent staff comprising 13 full professors, 2 associate professors, and 2 assistant professors, DMATH covers a wide spectrum of research areas: (1) Algebra and Number Theory, (2) Geometry and Topology, (3) Probability and Stochastic Analysis, (4) Discrete and Geometric Analysis, (5) Statistics and Data Science, and (6) Partial Differential Equations and Modelling.The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg is opening for its Department of Mathematics (DMATH) a new Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor position in mathematics, in the area of Geometry and Algebraic Geometry.The selected candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research group in Geometry and/or Algebraic Geometry, to contribute to the teaching mission of DMATH at every level of mathematical education, as well as to engage in outreach activities.Contact: Prof. Dr. Giovanni Peccati, Head of DMATH:Your profileThe successful candidate will have made important contributions to the field and will have a track record or pipeline of high-quality publications in peer reviewed international journals and/or conference proceedings with a high visibility in the field. Topics of interest within the expertise of the candidate include (but are not limited to):

Geometric analysis, Kähler geometry, and Riemannian geometry
Geometric group theory
Geometric measure theory and quasiconformal analysis
Teichmüller theory, billiards, and mapping class groups
Geometric topology, including hyperbolic, affine, or projective geometry
Moduli spaces of representations of surface groups into Lie groups
Relations of geometry to theoretical physics
Algebraic geometry
Derived algebraic geometry
Mirror symmetry
Homotopy theory
Geometric representation theory
Arithmetic geometry

The successful candidate will also have a significant teaching experience and will contribute to the teaching of mathematics within and outside DMATH. Experience in outreach and science communication will also be considered an important selection criterion.The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out administrative duties. The individual is expected to apply for joint and individual third-party funding such as calls of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) or of the European ERC programme). Evidence of potential or ability to secure external funding is a crucial selection criterion.Language requirements:The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.We offer

An international team at a young, dynamic university
An interdisciplinary research environment
An attractive starting budget
Skilled support staff and team-oriented work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Very good opportunities for external funding
Support for career development and mentoring
Services to promote staff well-being and work-life balance

How to applyApplications should include:

Detailed CV
Record of research work and record of teaching experience, including but not limited to:

Full list of publications
List and brief description of main research projects
List of supervised doctoral theses
List of teaching activities
2-page description of research interests and plans
The names, contact information and present position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment on the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 31.08.2025.Gender equality:The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment of female professors and their career development. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.General Information:

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract: 5 years (Assistant Professor), with a perspective of a permanent position and promotion to Associate Professor upon a positive evaluation. In the case of an excellent, more senior candidate, a direct appointment at the level of Associate Professor with a permanent contract may be considered
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
Location: Campus Belval
Internal Title: Associate professor
Job Reference: UOL07309

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