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The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Bielefeld and the Institute of Mathematical Stochastics at the University of Münster are seeking to fill the position of a


Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in , salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)

for a DFG funded project within the SPP 2265 “Random Geometric Systems” at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position until 30. June 2027. The successful candidate will join the research groups of Matthias Erbar in Bielefeld and Martin Huesmann in Münster and contribute to the project “Optimal transport for stationary point processes”.

We offer an interesting and challenging position and the opportunity to work in an innovative research project funded by the German Research Council (DFG). The position is paid in equal parts by the Universities of Bielefeld and Münster according to the Civil Service rates of the German States.

Your tasks:

  • Research on optimal transport in infinite dimensional spaces, point processes, interacting particle systems, and functional inequalities

Our expectations:

  • A university degree in mathematics or a related field (e.g. physics etc.)
  • A PhD in mathematics
  • A strong background in probability theory and/or analysis
  • Good English skills (written and oral)
  • An independent, self-reliant and dedicated working style
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills
  • The ability to cooperate with and work in a team


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.

The usual application material should be sent via email as a single PDF file with the subject line SPP to Martin Huesmann: martin.huesmann@uni-muenster.de .

The submission deadline is 2024-11-18.

Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.



Reference number: 2024_10_12



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