The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences comprises six depart- ments with about 200 professors and 10,000 students and is one of the largest faculties in the country.

YOUR TASKS

The requirements for this position include experience and willingness to provide high-quality teaching, in particular in analysis, and mentor students of mathematics or business mathematics at all levels, and to participate in general tasks of academic administration. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate and connect with other scientists, preferably within the framework of our well-established research project SFB/TR 191 “Symplectic Structures in Geometry, Algebra and Dynamics“.

YOUR PROFILE

The ideal candidate should have a research portfolio in the broad areas of analysis and its applications (for instance in partial differential equations, calculus of variations, mathematical physics or dynamical systems), and they should also have demonstrated leadership by obtaining external funding and by having built up an internationally recognized research program.

OUR OFFER

The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions.

The position is available as of August 1, 2024. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester).

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

Please submit your application (without a photo) via the University of Cologne’s Academic Job Portal (https://professorships.uni-koeln. de) by February 25, 2024. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.