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Mathematics Münster at the University of Münster is seeking to fill up to 9 positions for

Postdoctoral Research Associates Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)

**to commence as soon as possible and no later than autumn 2027. Positions are available in all mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster: “Dynamics – Geometry – Structure”.

We are offering the fixed-term full-time positions (100% FTE) for 3 years. Depending on the source of funding, you may be required to teach up to 4 hours per week during the semester. Some of the positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, while others are funded by the University of Münster’s mathematical institutes, for example, the Chair for Applied Analysis. The financial terms of the positions remain consistent regardless of the funding source.**

Your tasks:

• Establish your research profile in our stimulating research environment.
• Contribute independent scientific research related to the Cluster’s research fields.
• Engage in Cluster activities such as interdisciplinary exchanges and networkingopportunities.

These positions are designed to support work towards a further qualification for an academic career.

Our expectations:

• You hold a strong doctorate in mathematics or a related field.
• Your research interests and a proposal for your own research project align with atleast one of Mathematics Münster’s research fields. We also encourage projects thatfoster links between our existing research fields.
• You can demonstrate outstanding scientific achievements by, for example, adoctorate with honours, publications, awards or similar.
• You conduct independent scientific work and are also able to work in a team.
• You show a high level of ambition for, commitment to and enjoyment in scientificwork.
• You speak and write English fluently. German language skills are not required.

Advantages for you:

As a member of the Mathematics Münster Postdoc Programme you will be a vital part of the international research community within the Cluster of Excellence. You are encouraged to establish your research profile in our inspiring research environment, amongst internationally renowned mathematicians, and benefit from the career development opportunities designed to foster your scientific independence. Guidance in your academic endeavours will be provided by a mentor chosen from among the professors of the mathematical institutes.

You will profit from the amenities of the Cluster of Excellence by, for example, receiving financial and organisational support for

• hosting guest researchers, for both short collaborations and longer stays within our Young Research Fellow Programme
• organising academic events, for example as part of the Young Mathematicians Conference Network (YMCN)
• scientific networking opportunities and soft skill workshops
• support regarding family matters, e.g. parent-child rooms, temporary childcare, travel support and dual career opportunities

Moreover, the University of Münster offers infrastructural support for and workshops on a diverse range of topics, such as third-party funding and professional training for your career development, as well as sport and health programmes to help ensure a healthy work-life balance.

The University of Münster strongly supports . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Application documents:

• Applications should contain a cover letter, CV, copies of degree certificates (doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s), a publication list and a research plan associated with one or two of the Cluster’s research fields.
• Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate are required to include a two-page outline of their dissertation project including their results up to now.
• Applicants should nominate at least one potential mentor listed as an investigator from an associated research field at Mathematics Münster.
• Please also arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to by the referees before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact . Please also consult our answers to regarding the application process.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2026-11-01 via our online application form at

Please note that we cannot consider other application formats.

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Reference number: 2026_09_09