Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematics and Stochastics

• Department of Mathematics Ny Munkegade 118 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed term full-time position 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 

The Department of Mathematics at Aarhus University, Denmark, a top 100 university, is seeking top early-career researchers for a number of attractive postdoctoral positions within Mathematics and Stochastics.

The positions have 1st January 2027 as earliest possible start dates.  

You can find more information about the postdoc positions available in the areas listed here: 
https://math.au.dk/en/about/vacancies/postdoc/

When applying, you will be asked to indicate, which of the areas listed on the page above are of interest to you. The list includes positions covering Groupoid C*-Algebras, Ideal Structure and KMS States, Probability Theory and Analysis. The list may be updated with new areas up until the deadline for application.

As a successful candidate you are expected to:

• shine in individual and collaborative research,
• either to assist groups of bachelor’s students in doing homework or
• co-teach advanced courses relevant for your research area.

The Department of Mathematics, the city of Aarhus as well as Denmark can offer the successful candidate:

• a positive and international work environment with a flat hierarchy,
• a competitive salary, starting at DKK 36,600 and DKK 40,780 (euro approx. 4.902 – 5.462) + pension between DKK 6,623 and DKK 7,369 (euro approx. 887 - 987) per month – all listed amounts are before taxes are calculated.
• universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark.

The applicants may upload up to ten key publications with the application. While the assessment committee will evaluate the overall scientific achievements of all shortlisted candidates, the committee can only be expected to look into individual scientific results amongst those contained in publications submitted with the application.

Contact information

The relevant person to contact is listed in each position, which can be found here.

Place of work

Place of employment is Aarhus University, and place of work is Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. 

Deadline

All applications must be received no later than 5 October 2026. 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. 

Deadline

5 Oct 23:59 CEST

Please read the full job description and apply via the ‘Apply’ button above

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