The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. It`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in. 

Your Role

Develop independent research and participate in a research project on the geometry of convex domains in hyperbolic manifolds. Limited participation in the teaching missions of the Mathematics Department (at most 70h/year).

Your Profile

Candidates should have a recent PhD (to be obtained at the beginning of the contract)  and excellent research potential with research interests in low-dimensional geometry and topology, geometric analysis, or related areas  in mathematics or possibly mathematical physics. Experience in hyperbolic geometry, Teichmüller theory, geometric analysis, or the study of geometric structures or representations varieties is a plus.

Knowledge of either French or English is required.

We offer

• Outstanding research conditions in an international and inspiring environment.
• Possibility to become a member of a young team of dedicated researchers.
• A very competitive salary by international standards.
• The possibility to participate in a number of scientific events (workshop, conferences, summer schools).

In Short

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month with a possibility of extension for a third year
• Number of positions: 2
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Foreseen starting date: September 2021 or later
• Job Reference: UOL03763 / F1R-MTH-***.

Further Information

Candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- A detailed curriculum vitae including a publications list
- Names and email addresses of at least two references

Please apply ONLINE until 15 April 2021 formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled.

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.

Here’s what awaits you at the University

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR). 
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. WiFi on campus. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

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Further information

For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Schlenker (jean-marc.schlenker@uni.lu)
Tel: +352 46 66 44 5438

Website of the Mathematics Department of the University of Luxembourg:

http://math.uni.lu