Postdoctoral Research Associate

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The Collaborative Research Centre 1442 Geometry: “Deformations and Rigidity” in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

**Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche/*r Mitarbeiter/*in, salary level TV-L E 13, 100%**:
to commence at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position for 3 years. Currently, the regular full employment time is 39 hours and 50 minutes per week. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

The position is in Hans-Joachim Hein’s and Gustav Holzegel’s joint CRC-project B06 “Einstein 4- manifolds with two commuting Killing vectors”. The general topic of this project is the study of gravitational instantons (existence, uniqueness, classification) and rigidity problems for black hole spacetimes in general relativity.

**Your tasks**:

- Establish your research profile in our stimulating research environment.
- Contribute independent scientific research related to the CRC research area.

This position is designed to support the pursuit of further qualification for an academic career.

**Our expectations**:

- You hold a strong doctorate in in a subfield of Geometric Analysis.
- You have a strong working knowledge of elliptic PDEs and Riemannian geometry.
- You are experienced with one or more of the following would be desirable: Gravitational instantons, symmetry reductions of geometric PDEs, analysis on noncompact or singular spaces, general relativity
- You conduct independent scientific work and also collaborate 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 CRC you will be a vital part of the international research community within the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Muenster. 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 is provided by a mentor chosen from among the professors of the mathematical institutes. You will profit from the amenities of the CRC and 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 as well as soft skill workshops
- Support regarding family matters, e.g. parent-child rooms, temporary child care, 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 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, as well as a research plan related to the themes of the CRC project B06 “Einstein 4-manifolds with two commuting Killing vectors”.
- Applicants who have not yet completed their PhD are required to include a two-page outline of their dissertation project including their results up to now.

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.

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