registration number:
fb12-0006-wmz-2026
Entry date: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 2026-04-12
Salary: E 13 TV-H
Duration:
2 years
Volume of employment: fulltime
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, research group on “Algebraic Lie Theory”, Prof. Dr. István Heckenberger is currently accepting applications for a
Research Assistant (Postdoc)
The third-party position is offered for a period of 2 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E13).
Tasks:
- Scientific services in research
- Conduct research related to Nichols algebras and deformation theory
- Engage in regular scientific interactions with the research group of Leandro Vendramin at VUB Brussels
- Report regularly on research progress within the local research group and during meetings with the collaborators in Brussels
- Present research results at international conferences and workshops
- Participate in the organization of a workshop in this research area, jointly held between Brussels and Marburg
The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation complies with Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Profile:
- MSc-degree or equivalent and a PhD in Mathematics
- Sufficient English skills for fluent professional discussions
- Deep knowledge in one of the areas Hopf algebras, quantum groups, modular representation theory of finite groups, permutation group theory
Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.
We offer:
- An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance
- A city with an attractive flair, many parks and green spaces
- Access to a wide range of university sports programs
- A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices
- Various services via the Family Service and the Welcome Center of the Philipps University Marburg
Contact for more Information Prof. Dr. István Heckenberger
+49 6421-28 25470
Heckenberger@mathematik.uni-marburg.de
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.
Please apply by 12 April 2026 using the application-button below.