Application deadline: 15 December 2024 at 23.59 hours local Danish time.

The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, SDU invites applications for a number of two to three year positions as postdoctoral fellow with emphasis on either pure mathematics with relations to quantum theory or with emphasis on theoretical physics.

The targeted starting date of the position is 1 August 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are seeking candidates with a strong research background in pure mathematics or theoretical physics, e.g. algebra, algebraic geometry, differential geometry, algebraic topology, complex geometry, quantum topology, geometric analysis, operator algebra, number theory, quantum field theory, string theory or mathematical physics, but also within the field of applications of pure mathematics in the study of big data analysis and in quantum computing as well as in biology, in particular macro-molecular bio-chemistry.

Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD degree in mathematics or theoretical physics. The candidate must furthermore have an emerging research track in the field. We are seeking highly motivated candidates who work and communicate well in an international team. The candidates must be able to carry out independent and rigorous work at top international level.

Successful candidates will drive internationally competitive research, collaborate with the world community in the field. The candidate is expected to contribute to QM’s excellent research and teaching environment.

Situation of the position
The QM centre is located at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. QM is established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of pure mathematics and mathematical physics. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.

Funding options
There are several funding sources available at the centre, both from European, American and Danish sources including the following research projects: “Recursive and Exact New Quantum Theory” (ERC-Synergy), “New Structures in Low-Dimensional Topology” (Simons Collaboration) & “Topological Photonic Quantum Computing and its Applications” (Innovation Fund Denmark) all three led by PI and Centre Director Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen; “Mathematics of the open topological string” (VILLUM Investigator) led by Professor Vivek Shende, “New invariants in low­dimensional topology via quantum field theory” (VILLUM Young Investigator) led by Associate Professor Du Pei, “Global Categorical Symmetries and Phases of Quantum Matter” (VILLUM Young Investigator) led by Assistant Professor Apoorv Tiwari, “The Emergent Geometry of Categories” (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Associate Professor Fabian Haiden, “From Pertubative to Non-pertubative Quantum Field Theory by cutting and gluing” (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Assistant Professor Konstantin Wernli and finally “Leveraging Algebraic Geometry for High-Precision Fundamental Physics“ (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Associate Professor Matthias Wilhelm.

Contact information
Further information is available from the Head of the Centre, Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen ([email protected]).

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• Copy of MSc and PhD diploma.
• A research statement.
• Two to three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be submitted directly to [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. Please note that these need to reach us before the deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

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Placering: Odense, Denmark