Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) in Poisson Geometry Wiss2611-08

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Division of Mathematics

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) for two years, funded by the The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and DFG grant “The universal deformation space of a source- diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accorcompact Poisson manifold” (PI: Professor Dr Ioan Mărcuț). dance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine- (https://gepris.dfg.de/project/580538076?lang=en) Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and YOUR TASKS social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and » Conduct research within the framework of the project identity.

» Participate in the seminars, workshops, and other

research activities of the Poisson Geometry group in The position is available from 1 April 2027 on a full-time Cologne basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled » There are no teaching obligations for a fixed term until 31 March 2029. If the applicant meets » There will be opportunities to organize research and the relevant wage requirements and personal qualificalearning seminars and to get involved in teaching tions, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

YOUR PROFILE Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications » A PhD in mathematics, obtained or to be obtained without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.

by 1 February 2027 at the latest The reference number is Wiss2611-08. The application dead- » Research experience in an area closely related to line is 13 December 2026.

the DFG project, specifically Poisson geometry,

Lie algebroids and groupoids, or deformation theory Required documents: CV (including publication list, and the of geometric structures email addresses of two people who are willing to recom- » Enthusiasm for collaborating with members of the mend you for the position; in case of ongoing PhD, one of Poisson Geometry group in Cologne these references should be the PhD advisor), cover letter, » An interest in learning new topics and communicating research statement.

them to fellow researchers

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Ioan Marcut (imarcut@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

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

» Opportunity to work remotely