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.
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).
Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.
Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 12.07.2026 using our online form.
