Doctoral Positions at Mathematics Münster

Kickstart your scientific journey at the Mathematics Münster Graduate School and dive into your own research project, supported and inspired by our active community.

The Mathematics Münster Graduate School at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill up to 13 positions for

Doctoral Research Associates
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
(salary level TV-L E 13, 75%)

to commence at the earliest possible date and no later than October 2025. Positions are available in all mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster:  “Dynamics – Geometry –Structure”.

We are offering the fixed-term part-time positions (75% FTE) for 3 years. Some of the positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), either through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, the Collaborative Research Centre "Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity", the Research Training Group "Rigorous Analysis of Complex Random Systems", or a Leibniz prize, while others are funded by the University of Münster’s mathematical institutes, for example the Chair for Applied Analysis. The financial terms of the positions remain consistent regardless of the funding source.

Your tasks:
These positions are designed to working towards a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in any mathematical field related to the work being undertaken at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster. Supported by a local supervisor chosen from among the investigators at Mathematics Münster, you will pursue your own research project. Depending on the source of funding, 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 within the research programme at Mathematics Münster.

  • 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.

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.
  • Applicants should also nominate at least two potential local supervisors listed as investigators in a relevant research area at Mathematics Münster.
  • Please arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to mm.applications@uni-muenster.de by the referees before 1 May 2025.

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.

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 1 May 2025 via our online application form below (please note that we cannot consider other application formats).

  • Information on reference letters for referees

    If possible, we kindly ask you to consider the following questions/points in your letter:

    • Since when and in which capacity have you known the applicant?
    • Please assess the applicant’s intellectual and analytic strength, their mathematical knowledge, their technical mathematical skills, their ambition and their independence.
    • Please describe the applicant’s attitude towards academic work, their reliability and their ability for team work.
    • Comment on the applicant’s proficiency in English.
    • Would you accept this applicant as a graduate student at your own institution?


    Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to mm.applications@uni-muenster.de before the deadline. You will receive a confirmation of receipt.

 

 

Application PhD Position 2025 (spring)

Before contacting us with questions regarding the application process, please consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

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The University of Münster and the Cluster of Excellence are family friendly employers and implement various measures to increase compatibility of family and career. We value, in particular, time devoted to childcare or care of relatives. At the applicant's discretion, such periods can be mentioned in the CV in order that they be taken into consideration when the application is reviewed.

Letters of recommendation
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