PhD Position: Algebraic Topology

1. Introduction

The Department of Mathematics at Radboud University is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidate to work on a PhD project in homotopy theory.

2. Job description

The PhD position will be under the supervision of Dr Magdalena Kedziorek and is part of the NWO-XL project 'Symmetry on the Interface of Topology and Higher Algebra'. The position has a light teaching load (10%). You will be working on equivariant stable homotopy theory and contribute to the research on commutativity in this setting. You will be encouraged to participate in relevant conferences, workshops and seminars, and to communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Would you like to learn more about what it’s like to pursue a PhD at Radboud University? Visit the page about working as a PhD candidate .

3. Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Mathematics (or an equivalent degree) completed before the start date.
• You have a strong background in algebraic topology or a related area.
• You have excellent writing and communication skills.

4.

We are

Algebraic topology is one of the research areas of the Department of Mathematics at Radboud University. The field is represented by Dr. Magdalena Kedziorek and Dr. Steffen Sagave .

The department has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with researchers in related areas including algebraic and arithmetic geometry, differential geometry, operator algebras and representation theory. There is a good balance of senior and junior staff, as well as of Dutch and international researchers, and there are regular research seminars and informal events throughout the year. Moreover, the algebraic topologists at Radboud University are part of a larger network of Dutch algebraic topologists who regularly interact and meet for seminars and other events. The Mathematics Department has more than 20 PhD candidates, several of whom work in algebraic topology and related areas.

5.

We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, your contract will be extended by 2.5 years (4-year contract).
• You will receive a starting salary of €3,204 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €4,051 in the fourth year ( salary scale P ).
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.

6. Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Magdalena Kedziorek. We look forward to receiving your application. We ask you to include following documents with your application:

• Your CV.
• Your cover letter.
• A transcript of records for your Bachelor's and Master's studies.
• A copy of your Master's thesis, if already completed. If it is not completed, a short summary of your Master's thesis (up to 1 page).
• A name and an email address of at least one academic reference, preferably your Master project supervisor.

The first interviews will take place during the week of 30 November 2026 (online). Any second interview will take place during the week of 7 December 2026. You will preferably start your employment on 1 February 2027.

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