Doctoral Position (f/m/x) - Emerging Groups: Point Configurations and Quantizations

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Doctoral Position (f/m/x) - Emerging Groups:

Point Configurations and Quantizations

We are seeking an outstanding candidate (f/m/x) for a

doctoral position under the grant “Emerging Groups:

Point Configurations and Quantizations“.

YOUR TASKS

» Conducting research on topics relating to the project

“Christoffel functions and geometric inferences“ under

the supervision of Professor Vu, Professor Marinescu,

and Professor Vallentin

» Participatingin seminars, conferences and activities of

the research groups led by the PIs in this project, along

with other events in connection with it. “Emerging

Groups: Point Configurations and Quantizations“

» Assisting with the organization events relating to the

project “Emerging Groups: Point Configurations and

Quantizations“

YOUR PROFILE

» You hold or are about to complete a Master’s degree

in Mathematics

» You have a strong background in one or several

of the following fields: complex geometry, global

analysis, approximation theory, orthogonal polynomials,

mathematical optimization

WE OFFER

» A diverse working environment with equal

opportunities

» Support in balancing work and family life

» Extensive advanced training opportunities

» Occupational health management offers

» Flexible working time models

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities

and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially

in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North

Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG

NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all

suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality,

ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual

orientation and identity.

The position is available as soon as possible on a part-

time basis (25,89 hours per week). The position is to

be filled for a fixed term until 31 October 2029. If the

applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and

personal qualifications, the salary is based on remu-

neration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German

public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications

without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.

The reference number is Wiss2610-01. The application

deadline is 4 November 2026.

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Duc Viet

Vu (dvu@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Division of Mathematics

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences