W1-Professorship (f/m/d) in Pure Mathematics – Algebra

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At the Department of Mathematics which is part of the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics a

W1-Professorship (f/m/d) in Pure Mathematics – Algebra

is to be filled as soon as possible. The employment is initially for three years in the civil service relationship, whereby the employment relationship is to be extended for a further three years after a positive evaluation.

We seek a mathematician:

• With a strong potential for excellent research in an active area of Pure Mathematics with a focus on algebra or a related area,
• who through participation at the project management level will strengthen the continuation proposal of the Collaborative Research Center SFB/TRR 358 “Integral structures in geometry and representation theory”,
• who actively participates in the tasks of the Department of Mathematics in research, teaching and academic self-administration.

Applicants are requested to familiarize themselves with the scientific profile of the SFB, particularly with the significant role that collaborative projects play within the SFB.

Hiring requirements: § 36 Abs. 1 Ziff. 1 – 3 HG NRW – University law of the State of NRW (completed university degree, pedagogical aptitude and PhD degree).

Since Paderborn University seeks to increase the number of female professors, applications of woman are especially welcome. In case of equal qualification and scientific achievements, they will receive preferential treatment according to the North Rhine-Westphalian Equal Opportunities Policy (LGG), unless there are cogent reasons to give preference to another applicant. Likewise, applications of disabled people with appropriate qualification are explicitly requested. This also applies to people with equal status according to the German social law SGB IX. 

Paderborn University is certified as a family-friendly university. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner with career orientation in the region if required. We will be happy to provide you with information about living and working in Paderborn and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Services will support you on your arrival in Germany.

Applications with the usual material, including a research plan and teaching statement, must be received by 25 August, 2024 (Ref. No. 6493) electronically via the job portal of the University of Paderborn: https://bewerbung.uni-paderborn.de/stellen/6493.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Prof. Dr. Tobias Weich
Head of the Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn