The Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Bielefeld and the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC TRR) 358 "Integral structures in geometry and representation theory" has the following job opening in its project B5: 
Research Position (PhD position)
ID: Wiss24543
- starting: 01.01.2025 or as soon as possible
- part-time 75 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term
For further information see: https://trr358.math.uni-bielefeld.de/JobOpenings
From 20 June 2025:
If the position is also assigned to TRR 358 after 31.12.2026, the teaching and administrative duties will be eliminated and the "scientific collaboration" portion of the duties increases accordingly.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Your Tasks
In the period until 19 June 2025:
- research in the field of algebraic number theory and arithmetic arithmetic geometry (65 %)
- teaching to the extent of 3 hours per week (25 %)
- contributions to the academic selfadministration (10 %)
From 20 June 2025:
- research within project B5 "p-adic L-functions, L-invariants and the cohomology of arithmetic groups" (85 %)
- participate in joint research projects and discussions in the project B5, and assist in planning and organizing project-oriented events, e. g. workshops (5 %)
- contribute to the main topics of discussion and research in the CRC (5 %)
- assist in planning and organizing CRC events (5 %)
If the position is also assigned to TRR 358 after 31.12.2026, the teaching and administrative duties will be eliminated and the "scientific collaboration" portion of the duties increases accordingly.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Your Profile
We expect
- scientific university degree (e. g. Diploma or Master) in mathematics or a related subject
- good written and spoken English skills
- independent, dedicated and self-reliant style of work
- cooperative and team-oriented way of working
Preferred experience and skills
- knowledge and experience in algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry and the geometry and the theory of modular forms
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- part-time 75 %
- exciting, varied tasks
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- job ticket for regional public transport network
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 18.12.2024
Contact
Prof. Dr. Michael Spieß
mspiess@math.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Mathematik
Bianca Walter
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Michael Spieß
mspiess@math.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Mathematik
Bianca Walter
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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