ERC PhD Position in Low-Dimensional Topology and Knot Theory (m/f/x)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

44801 Bochum - Deutschland

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in Arbeit Teilzeit Abend ab 01.04.2026

Beschreibung

**In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29,8725 hours/week = 75%) as of 1 April (to be agreed upon), we are looking for a**

### ERC PhD Position in Low-Dimensional Topology and Knot Theory (m/f/x)

Our research group works in low-dimensional topology and knot theory. We are interested in link homology theories, such as Heegaard Floer and Khovanov homology, and their application to open topological problems. Our work is supported by an individual research grant (project number 505125645) from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and a Starting Grant (project number 101115822) from the European Research Council (ERC). Ruhr University Bochum is one of Germany’s largest universities, with a mathematics department that maintains a strong research focus, particularly in geometry and topology. The department is home to the Floer Centre of Geometry, a hub for collaboration with other German mathematical research centres, many of which are located nearby.

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: as of 1 April (to be agreed upon)
Apply by: 2026-01-19

**Your tasks:**

- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the supervision of the PI of the ERC Starting Grant, "Cut-and-paste Conjectures and Multicurves", through which the position is funded.
- Publish high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Disseminate research through talks at international workshops and conferences.
- Organize and actively participate in research group seminars.
- Contribute to fostering a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

**Your profile:**

- (Essential) Excellent Bachelor's Degree
- (Essential) Excellent Master's Degree (or be close to submission)
- (Essential) Good communication skills in either English or German.
- (Desirable, but not essential) Master thesis in topology, geometry, or algebra.
- (Desirable, but not essential) Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Python, C, C++).

[https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/245bfa6da776d0a1f3beeb3a0b934ed0470a42e40?ref=AfA](https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/245bfa6da776d0a1f3beeb3a0b934ed0470a42e40?ref=AfA)

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Letztes Update: 19.12.2025