Junior Professorship (W1) for Mathematics with a focus on Algebra and Number Theory
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
Commencement of duties: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 2025-04-24
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
Responsibilities
The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences (Department of Mathematics ) is seeking a junior professor (W1) of mathematics with a focus on algebra and number theory.
The professorship involves teaching and conducting research in higher structures in algebra, mathematical physics, topology, or number theory. The professorship involves work in the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1624: Higher structures, moduli spaces, and integrability and in the Cluster of Excellence 2121 Quantum Universe.
We expect the professor to teach all aspects of the subject, particularly in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and the Masters of Science in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics.
We expect the successful candidate to participate actively in teaching and the instruction of students pursuing a teacher training degree.
Your profile
This junior professorship is aimed at early career researchers. We are seeking an outstanding academic with experience in the research area of the position advertised (see “Responsibilities”).
An outstanding doctorate, relevant publications, and German-language proficiency (C1) or the willingness to develop the same within 2 years of appointment are expected.
Additional information
The applicant must have completed their academic qualification no more than four years ago. Education and supervisory periods may be considered when determining this period.
Universität Hamburg values gender equality, diversity, and finding a balance between family life and working or studying. Integrating these values into teaching and management is expected. We also expressly encourage qualified women to apply.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
Instructions for applying
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Prof. Dr. Ingo Runkel |
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Upload all supporting documents as a single PDF:
- cover letter
- CV
- list of publications
- proof of teaching experience
- proof of experience and success in acquiring external funding and conducting externally funded projects
- certificates and supporting documents
- 3 representative publications
- course list
- statement outlining your plans for future research and teaching
- evaluations, if applicable
- further supporting documents such as talks, posters, important positions within organizations, if applicable
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
Further information on the academic search procedure and the assessment center process is available at www.uni-hamburg.de/appointment-procedure.
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Section 18 Hamburg higher education act (Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz, HmbHG) applies. The nature and scope of tasks are determined pursuant to Section 12 subsection 7 HmbHG.
