Open positions

We invite applications for PhD positions (salary scale 13 TV-L, 75%) to be appointed October 1st, 2025 or later. The positions are limited to four years. The complete announcement with more information can be found here.

Deadline: May 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to independently work on a research project proposed in agreement with their supervisor, with the goal of obtaining a doctoral degree within four years. Additionally, candidates are expected to contribute to and actively participate in the academic program of the RTG.

Depending on the location of the primary supervisor, the workplace will be either in Berlin or Hannover. Willingness to travel regularly to the respective partner city is required.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a scientific university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Mathematics or Theoretical Physics. A focus in studies on Algebra, Geometry, or Number Theory is desirable. Evidence of above-average academic performance in the aforementioned disciplines is expected.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Contact: For further information, please contact the scientific coordinator of the RTG (Dr. Víctor González Alonso) via grk2965@math.uni-hannover.de.

Application process: Applications (in German or English) with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, transcript of records) can be sent via MathJobs.org or by post to

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover

Institut für Algebraische Geometrie

Welfengarten 1

30167 Hannover

In addition, two independent recommendation letters are expected to be sent directly by the referees (preferably also via MathJobs.org).