The Institute of Mathematical Logic and Foundations at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill a position for
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 75%)
to commence at the earliest possible date and no later than October 2025. The position is available in Model Theory of Valued Fields, for a PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Franziska Jahnke. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (75% FTE) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
The position is designed to working towards a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in Model Theory. Supported by Prof. Dr. Franziska Jahnke, you will pursue your own research project. You may be required to teach up 4 hours per week during the semester (for full-time positions).
Our expectations:
- You hold a university degree with above average grades in mathematics or a related field that meets the qualifications required for a doctorate.
- Your research interests align with or foster links between the research areas of Prof. Dr. Franziska Jahnke.
- You possess above average mathematical ability as well as intellectual and analytical strength.
- You show a high level of ambition for, commitment to and enjoyment in scientific work.
- You work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- You speak and write English fluently. German language skills are not required
Advantages for you:
As a participant of the Mathematics Münster Doctoral Programme you will join our vibrant international research community. You will enjoy numerous amenities of the Cluster of Excellence and the Mathematics Münster Graduate School including funding for conference travel and summer schools as well as opportunities to co-organise academic events and engage in a wide variety of networking activities.
Moreover, the University of Münster offers workshops on a diverse range of topics such as professional training for your career development as well as sport and health programmes to ensure a healthy work-life balance
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Application documents:
- Applications should contain a cover letter, CV, copies of degree certificates (bachelor’s and master’s) and full academic transcripts, as well as evidence of proficiency in English.
- Applicants are invited to include examples of their academic work if appropriate.
- Please also arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to franziska.jahnke@uni-muenster.de by the referees before 1st of August 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact mm.applications@uni-muenster.de. Please also consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the application process..
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-08-01 via email to
franziska.jahnke@uni-muenster.de
Please note that we cannot consider other application formats.
For more information visit: www.mathematics-muenster.de
Reference number: 2025_07_15
