Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level TV-L E 13, 100%)

42,500 students and 7,750 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a for the externally funded Humboldt Professorship at the earliest possible date. We are offering a full-time position for a maximum of 2 years (corresponding to the project’s duration) until 31 October 2027. The successful candidate will benefit from the stimulating environment and facilities of the Cluster of Excellence \“Mathematics Münster: Dynamics – Geometry – Structure\“.

• collaboration in research and teaching, contributing to the Oberseminar “Topics in General Relativity”
• independent research in the analysis of partial differential equations
• Candidates must have completed, or be about to complete, their PhD in a topic related to the analysis of partial differential equations.
• A strong working knowledge in hyperbolic equations and Lorentzian geometry is required.
• Experience with one or more of the following would be desirable: Dirac equation on curved backgrounds, Strichartz estimates
• Good English communication skills are required.
• A high level of ambition for, commitment to and enjoyment in scientific work is desirable.

Advantages for you:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

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.

Your application should include a cover letter, your CVs (including the grade received for the PhD dissertation, if applicable), a publication list, and a research plan.

Please arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent, before the application deadline, to gholzege@uni-muenster.de.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application electronically as a single PDF-file (including the usual documents such as motivation letter, CV, copies of degree certificates, names of possible referees or recommendation letters) by 2025-10-03 at:

Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.