Postdoctoral Researcher in Algebra (Lie Theory)

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Vacancy ID: 151/2026

Closing date: 2026-07-12

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

The Institute of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science seeks to fill the position of a

Postdoctoral Researcher in Algebra (Lie Theory)

commencing on 1.10.2026 (or later).

We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week) offered as a fixed-term position for the duration of 2 years.

The position is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and is associated with the research project “Poisson-Commutative Subalgebras and the Feigin–Frenkel Centre”. The project is situated in the areas of Lie and representation theories, with connections to algebraic geometry, Poisson geometry, and mathematical physics. The successful candidate will contribute actively to the research programme of the project and to the international activities of the Algebra group at the Institute of Mathematics.

Your responsibilities:

Conduct research within the framework of the DFG-funded project “Poisson-Commutative Subalgebras and the Feigin–Frenkel Centre”

Obtain and publish high-quality research results in Lie theory, representation theory, and related areas

Collaborate with project partners and members of the Algebra group

Contribute to the organization of research seminars in Jena

Your profile:

An excellent Ph.D. degree in Mathematics with a strong background in Lie theory, representation theory, or closely related areas

Proven ability to conduct independent mathematical research, demonstrated through publications or high-quality preprints

Strong interest in the topics related to the Feigin–Frenkel centre, Poisson geometry, integrable systems, or symmetric invariants of Lie algebras

Very good written and spoken English skills

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: affine Kac–Moody algebras, Poisson structures, invariant theory

Experience with international scientific collaboration

We offer:

An opportunity to work on a focused DFG-funded research project in modern Lie theory.

Integration into an active and internationally connected research environment.

Participation in international conferences, workshops, and collaborations.

A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office JUniFamilie and flexible childcare (JUniKinder).

University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities.

Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) according to pay group E 13, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.

30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31.

The advertised position is offered as a fixed-term position for the period of 2 years.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).