Doctoral Research Associates

About the Position

Kickstart your scientific journey at the Mathematics Münster Graduate School and dive into your own research project, supported and inspired by our active community.

The Mathematics Münster Graduate School at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill up to 8 positions for Doctoral Research Associates (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) (salary level TV-L E 13, 75%) to commence as soon as possible and no later than autumn 2027. Positions are available in all mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster: “Dynamics – Geometry – Structure”.

We are offering the fixed-term part-time positions (75% FTE) for 3 years. Some of the positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), either through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, for example, a Mathrix assistant professorship in applied mathematics, or the Emmy Noether group “Cohomology and K-Theory: Exploring New Connections”, while others are funded by the University of Münster’s mathematical institutes, for example, the Chair for Applied Analysis. The financial terms of the positions remain consistent regardless of the funding source.

Responsibilities

• Support work towards a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in any mathematical field related to the research being undertaken at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster.
• Pursue your own research project supported by a local supervisor chosen from among the investigators of Mathematics Münster.
• Depending on the source of funding, you may be required to teach up to 4 hours per week during the semester (for full-time positions).

Requirements

• A university degree with above average grades in mathematics or a related field that meets the qualifications required for a doctorate.
• Research interests that align with or foster links between the research fields at Mathematics Münster.
• Above average mathematical ability and analytical strength.
• High level of ambition for, commitment to and enjoyment in scientific work.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Fluency in speaking and writing English. German language skills are not required.

Advantages for You

As a participant of the Mathematics Münster Doctoral Programme you will join our dynamic and encouraging international research community. You will enjoy numerous amenities of the Cluster of Excellence and the Mathematics Münster Graduate School including funding for conference travel and summer schools as well as opportunities to co-organize academic events and engage in a wide variety of networking activities.

Moreover, the University of Münster offers workshops on a diverse range of topics such as professional training for your career development as well as sport and health programmes to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We Offer

• Equal opportunity and diversity.
• Family-friendly working conditions.
• Workshops on a diverse range of topics.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Sport and health programmes.

About the Company

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.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Please also consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the application process.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 1 November 2026 via our online application form below (please note that we cannot consider other application formats). You will receive an automated confirmation message in response to your application.