Postdoctoral Researcher in Arithmetic Geometry

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Algebra, Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics welcomes applications for 4 positions starting October 1, 2027 or earlier: Postdoctoral Researcher in Arithmetic Geometry (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100 %)

These fixed-term positions are for a duration of 24 months.

Your role 

• You will conduct your own independent research and contribute to the mathematical activities in the group of Prof. Dr. Ulrich Derenthal or Prof. Dr. Ben Heuer.
• You will contribute to the teaching of the department (4 hours per week).

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a university degree in Mathematics. Furthermore, a doctoral degree with high academic achievement in arithmetic geometry is expected.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities. 

Why join us?

This position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct independent research, with the potential for significant contributions to ongoing projects in the field. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment (ERC Starting Grant ModvBun, RTG 2965, CRC 326 GAUS).

We promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life.

Additional information

For further information, please contact Ulrich Derenthal (email: [email protected]) or Ben Heuer (email: [email protected]).

Please submit your application and supporting documents (curriculum vitae with list of publications, research statement) and up to 3 reference letters by November 30, 2026 electronically via MathJobs.org:

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/29348

or alternatively by post to:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Algebra, Zahlentheorie und Diskrete Mathematik
Welfengarten 1, 30167 Hannover

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