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Postdoc Position: Mathematical Relativity
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
1. Introduction Are you passionate about the mathematical aspects of gravity? Join the Department of Mathematics as a postdoctoral researcher and contribute to our research on the large-scale geometry and dynamics of spacetimes. We provide a stimulating research environment in an international team at the interface of mathematics and physics. 2. Job description We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher in Mathematics with expertise in mathematical relativity, broadly interpreted to include Lorentzian geometry, geometric analysis, and partial differential equations related to general relativity. You will work under the supervision of Dr Annegret Burtscher on problems related to non-smooth spacetime geometries and spacetimes with singular boundaries appearing in general relativity. The position is part of the Vidi project 'Spacetimes near the Boundary of Existence', funded by the Dutch Research Council. You will be encouraged to participate in relevant conferences, workshops and seminars, and to communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals. There are no teaching obligations but, if so desired, a light teaching load or supervision tasks can be arranged. 3. Profile - You hold a PhD in Mathematics or expect to obtain such a degree before the starting date. - You have demonstrable interest and experience in the field of mathematical relativity, with a focus on geometric analysis, Lorentzian geometry and/or partial differential equations related to general relativity. - You have an excellent academic publication record in the field relative to your career stage. - You can work independently and collaboratively in an international research team and multidisciplinary research environment. - You have excellent writing and communication skills in English. 4. We are You will be part of the Mathematical Relativity group consisting of Dr Annegret Burtscher, Dr Sharmila Gunasekaran, and temporary staff. We are part of the Mathematical Physics section of the Mathematics Department at Radboud University. We also have close ties with the Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics sections and share common interests with the Gravity section of the High Energy Physics Department at our joint Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics and the Radboud Center for Natural Philosophy. The Mathematics Department has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a good balance of senior and junior staff, as well as of Dutch and international researchers. We regularly organise local research seminars, a colloquium, and several other events. Nationally, we organise and take part in events of the Dutch Mathematical Relativity Group and the GQT cluster. 5. We offer - We will give you a temporary employment contract of two years based on full-time employment. The position can be filled on a part-time basis, with a minimum appointment of 0.8 FTE. For part-time appointments, the contract duration will be extended proportionally. - Your salary within salary scale 10 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week. - You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. - You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 6. Practical information and applying You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Dr. Annegret Burtscher. We look forward to receiving your application. We ask you to include following documents with your application: - Your CV, including a list of publications. - A cover letter. - The names and email addresses of three referees who can be contacted for a reference letter. - A research statement. The first interviews will take place in the week of 25 January. Any second interview will take place in February. You will preferably start your employment on 1 September 2027, but there is some flexibility. We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure. It describes what you can expect during the application procedure and how we handle your personal data and internal and external candidates. Do you already work at Radboud University and have questions about making an internal move? Learn more about internal applications.