Postdoctoral Positions at Mathematics Münster

Establish your own research profile in our stimulating research environment amongst internationally renowned scientists and benefit from the opportunities to foster your scientific independence.

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

Postdoctoral Research Associates
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
(salary level TV-L E 13, 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), either through the
Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster or the Collaborative Research Centre "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity", 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 networking opportunities.

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 at least one of Mathematics Münster’s research fields. We also encourage projects that foster links between our existing research fields.
• You can demonstrate outstanding scientific achievements by, for example, a doctorate 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 scientific work.
• -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

• conference travel and attendance at summer schools
• 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.

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 mm.applications@uni-muenster.de by the referees before the application deadline.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. 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. Part-time options are generally available.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact mm.applications@uni-muenster.de. Please also consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the application process.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 1 November 2026 via our online application form below (please note that we cannot consider other application formats):

 

Application Postdoc position 2026 (autumn)

Before contacting us with questions regarding the application process, please consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Personal information
First name:
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Citizenship:
English speaking:	nonebasic (A1,A2)intermediate (B1,B2)advanced (C1,C2,native)
German speaking:	nonebasic (A1,A2)intermediate (B1,B2)advanced (C1,C2,native)
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Research field 1:	Model theory and set theoryArithmetic geometry and representation theoryTopologyOperator algebras and mathematical physicsDifferential geometryAnalysis of PDEsStochastic analysisTheory of stochastic processesOptimisation and calculus of variationsNumerical analysis, machine learning and scientific computing
Research field 2 (if applicable):	Model theory and set theoryArithmetic geometry and representation theoryTopologyOperator algebras and mathematical physicsDifferential geometryAnalysis of PDEsStochastic analysisTheory of stochastic processesOptimisation and calculus of variationsNumerical analysis, machine learning and scientific computing
Mentors Please name one investigator of the Cluster of Excellence as mentor with whom you would like to be associated. If you wish, you can name further investigators as potential collaborators. The named investigators will be asked to review your application.
Investigator / Mentor:	Arthur BartelsBenjamin BrückChristoph BöhmChristopher DeningerSteffen DereichJohannes EbertChristian EngwerShirly GeffenAnna GusakovaUrs HartlHans-Joachim HeinEugen HellmannLutz HilleMartin HilsGustav HolzegelMartin HuesmannFranziska JahnkeArnulf JentzenMichael JoachimZakhar KabluchkoDavid KerrLinus KramerJoachim LohkampMatthias LöweChiranjib MukherjeeThomas NikolausMario OhlbergerVolkert PaulsenMarlies PirnerBianca SantoroRalf SchindlerPeter SchneiderJörg SchürmannChristian SeisTheresa SimonRobin J. SrokaAngela StevensKatrin TentOlga VargheseEva ViehmannHendrik WeberMichael WiemelerBurkhard WilkingWilhelm WinterBenedikt WirthRaimar WulkenhaarCaterina Zeppieri
Investigator 2 (optional):	Arthur BartelsBenjamin BrückChristoph BöhmChristopher DeningerSteffen DereichJohannes EbertChristian EngwerShirly GeffenAnna GusakovaUrs HartlHans-Joachim HeinEugen HellmannLutz HilleMartin HilsGustav HolzegelMartin HuesmannFranziska JahnkeArnulf JentzenMichael JoachimZakhar KabluchkoDavid KerrLinus KramerJoachim LohkampMatthias LöweChiranjib MukherjeeThomas NikolausMario OhlbergerVolkert PaulsenMarlies PirnerBianca SantoroRalf SchindlerPeter SchneiderJörg SchürmannChristian SeisTheresa SimonRobin J. SrokaAngela StevensKatrin TentOlga VargheseEva ViehmannHendrik WeberMichael WiemelerBurkhard WilkingWilhelm WinterBenedikt WirthRaimar WulkenhaarCaterina Zeppieri
Investigator 3 (optional):	Arthur BartelsBenjamin BrückChristoph BöhmChristopher DeningerSteffen DereichJohannes EbertChristian EngwerShirly GeffenAnna GusakovaUrs HartlHans-Joachim HeinEugen HellmannLutz HilleMartin HilsGustav HolzegelMartin HuesmannFranziska JahnkeArnulf JentzenMichael JoachimZakhar KabluchkoDavid KerrLinus KramerJoachim LohkampMatthias LöweChiranjib MukherjeeThomas NikolausMario OhlbergerVolkert PaulsenMarlies PirnerBianca SantoroRalf SchindlerPeter SchneiderJörg SchürmannChristian SeisTheresa SimonRobin J. SrokaAngela StevensKatrin TentOlga VargheseEva ViehmannHendrik WeberMichael WiemelerBurkhard WilkingWilhelm WinterBenedikt WirthRaimar WulkenhaarCaterina Zeppieri
Investigator 4 (optional):	Arthur BartelsBenjamin BrückChristoph BöhmChristopher DeningerSteffen DereichJohannes EbertChristian EngwerShirly GeffenAnna GusakovaUrs HartlHans-Joachim HeinEugen HellmannLutz HilleMartin HilsGustav HolzegelMartin HuesmannFranziska JahnkeArnulf JentzenMichael JoachimZakhar KabluchkoDavid KerrLinus KramerJoachim LohkampMatthias LöweChiranjib MukherjeeThomas NikolausMario OhlbergerVolkert PaulsenMarlies PirnerBianca SantoroRalf SchindlerPeter SchneiderJörg SchürmannChristian SeisTheresa SimonRobin J. SrokaAngela StevensKatrin TentOlga VargheseEva ViehmannHendrik WeberMichael WiemelerBurkhard WilkingWilhelm WinterBenedikt WirthRaimar WulkenhaarCaterina Zeppieri
Attachment Please upload your application as one single PDF-file (max. 100 MB). The file should include cover letter, CV, and academic records (diplomas and transcripts). Please also attach a list of publications, a research plan and a thesis summary or outline of the dissertation project comprising the results up to now. Please make sure that the PDF contains the following documents and check the respective box. Note that the application PDF cannot be exchanged after submission.
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Care time The University of Münster and the Cluster of Excellence are family friendly employers and implement various measures to increase compatibility of family and career. We value, in particular, time devoted to childcare or care of relatives. At the applicant's discretion, such periods can be mentioned in the CV in order that they be taken into consideration when the application is reviewed.
Letters of recommendation Please arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to mm.applications@uni-muenster.de before November 1 2026. We can only accept letters directly sent by the referees to mm.applications@uni-muenster.de Please state below the name and affiliation of the persons you have asked to provide letters of recommendation.
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