About us

The Institute of Mathematics is a medium-sized institute with around 60 staff members and is characterised by flat hierarchies and a relaxed working atmosphere. Various research areas are represented by the departments of Analysis, Algebra, Stochastics and Mathematics Education. The successful candidate will be a member of the Computer Algebra research group, which is part of the Algebra department.

Your responsibilities

• Research in the field of algebraic geometry with a focus on singularities
• Contributing to the Institute’s teaching activities, particularly in the field of Algebra,
• in supervising students, in examinations, in guiding and advising tutors, and in self-governance
• Active participation in the Algebra research groups
• The teaching load is determined in accordance with the LVVO

Your profile

Requirements / Recruitment criteria

• a university degree (Diplom (Uni)/Master’s) in Mathematics with a specialisation in Algebra/Algebraic Geometry, completed with a grade of at least ‘good’
• Good knowledge of commutative algebra, algebraic geometry and locally analytic geometry
• solid experience in using OSCAR and/or Julia for problems in algebraic geometry and commutative algebra
• Good written and spoken German and English

Desirable / An advantage

• Experience in the study of singularities, particularly in low dimensions, using tools from commutative algebra
• Initial experience in an international environment
• some experience in university teaching (e.g. as a tutor)
• some experience with the organisational structures of a university

We offer

• The opportunity to pursue a PhD
• Potential involvement in regional and international research collaborations
• Opportunities to gain experience in university teaching
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange within the Institute, School and
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Our commitment

The University of Oldenburg aims to increase the proportion of women in academia. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 21(3) of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG), female applicants with equivalent qualifications shall be given preferential consideration. People with severe disabilities shall be given preferential consideration where they are equally qualified.

Further information

There is an opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications (PhD).