Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of algebraic geometry

Position Description
Founded in 1810, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of Germany's leading universities. As a comprehensive university with over 36,000 students, it combines research excellence with innovative support for young talents. Their international networks, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and progressive teaching concepts shape Berlin as a center of science. The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin holds the status of a university of excellence. 
We offer the following positions:
Two Research fellows (m/f/d) in the field of algebraic geometry
with expected full-time employment – E 13 TV-L HU (third party funding limited to 31.12.2028)


Your responsibilities 
scientific services in research within the Einstein foundation Project especially in the field of algebraic geometry


What you bring to the table 

• completed scientific university degree in Mathematics 
• doctorate in the field of mathematics desired 
• expertise in algebraic geometry including papers on Moduli spaces (or related topics) in algebraic Geometry 
• very good command of spoken and written English (C1) 

What we offer 

• a modern work environment 
• a pay scale classification (TV-L) 
• high responsibility in different working fields 
• structured orientation and onboarding 
• flexible working hours (flexitime) 
• excellent opportunities for further training 

As a family-friendly university, we promote the compatibility of work and family life. 


Your path to the HU 
Please send your complete application until 30 September 2026, referencing the job ID DR/140/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics, Prof. Dr. Gavril Farkas (located: Rudower Chaussee 25), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to [email protected] and cc [email protected] . 


Required application documents: 

• letter of motivation 
• tabular curriculum vitae 
• proof of the required qualification (certificates, diplomas, continuing education certificates) 
• work references or evaluations 
• list of publications 
• descriptions of current and planned research projects
• two letters of recommendation (to be sent separately by the letter writers)

The position is scheduled to be filled on January 1, 2027. 
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only. 
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