Opis pozicije
The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in topological data analysis. The researcher will work on developing the mathematical foundations of multiparameter persistent homology. The position is part of the VIDI Project “New Connections in Topological Data Analysis”, and will be supervised by Magnus Bakke Botnan. In addition, the researcher will be a member of the Center for Topology and Applications Amsterdam (www.cta2.nl).
We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.
The preferred starting date is 01.04.2027
Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.
Your duties
conducting research in the area of topological data analysis (85%)
contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%)
Your profile
a PhD in mathematics with expertise in topological data analysis
strong independent research skills
good communication skills in English
What do we offer?
A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €4,599 and a maximum of €5,760. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.
The appointment will initially be for 2 years. After a satisfactory evaluation, the contract can be extended for another year. Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
good paid parental leave scheme