ERC Postdoc Position in Low-Dimensional Topology and Knot Theory (m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13

Your tasks:

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects related to the ERC Starting Grant, "Cut-and-paste Conjectures and Multicurves", through which the position is funded.
• Publish high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals.
  
• Disseminate research through talks at international workshops and conferences.
  
• Organize and actively participate in research group seminars.
  
• (Optional) Be involved in the supervision of graduate students.
  
• Contribute to fostering a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
  

Your profile:

• (Essential) A PhD (or be close to submission) in low-dimensional topology.
  
• (Essential) Experience in research areas relevant to the research group.
  
• (Essential) Good communication skills in either English or German.
  
• (Desirable) Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.
  
• (Desirable) Track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career.
  
• (Desirable) Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career.
  
• (Not essential) Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Python, C, C++).
  

Our offerings:

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
  
• A modern, well-equipped workplace
  
• A workplace in a green environment with direct access to the botanical garden of the Ruhr University Bochum
  

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

Please submit the following documents as three separate PDF attachments:

1. **Cover letter (1–2 pages):**
- Provide a brief summary of your research to date.
- Explain how you intend to use the three years of this postdoc position.
- Name 2–3 mathematicians who are familiar with your work, whom you have informed of this application, and who can provide reference letters upon request.
- Indicate your preferred start date.
- (optional) Draw attention to any particular points about your application that you would like to highlight, such as specific reasons why you wish to join my research group at Ruhr University Bochum.

2. **Full CV (no page limit):**
- Include a list of your publications and preprints that are available in online repositories (e.g. arXiv).
- Omit any works in preparation unless you also provide a link to a draft of the document. - Mention any programming experience, providing evidence where applicable (e.g. links to coding projects in online repositories such as GitHub).

3. **Research statement (up to 6 pages, excluding references):**
- Provide a detailed summary of your past, present, and future research.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed remotely, with interviews expected to take place in November 2024.