Singular foliations play an increasingly fundamental role in fundamental areas of mathematics. As a member of the research team you will develop new invariants of these structures using techniques from noncommutative geometry, groupoids, general geometry and analysis on manifolds. During the PhD, you will initially work on a pre-specified subproject, which allows you to develop your knowledge of the topic and research skills. As you gain experience, you will increasingly shape your own research directions. You will collaborate closely with the other team members of the project, and connect with new (inter)national partners.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Conduct research within the specified project, as described above.
• Disseminate your research findings through publications in academic journals or peer-reviewed international conference proceedings, and through presentations at international conferences.
• Participate in relevant seminars and engage in research collaborations locally and/or internationally.
• Participate in the Faculty of Science PhD training program.
• Participate in the department’s educational programs, assisting in teaching and supervision of undergraduate or Master students.
• Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the appointment duration of four years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven candidate who meets the following requirements:

Your experience and profile (below are examples, you don’t need to use them):

• You have a Master’s degree in mathematics, to be completed before the start of the position. Other degrees with a strong mathematical component can also be considered;
• You are creative and highly motivated to do research in mathematics;
• You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• You should be able to work in a team as well as independently.

Knowledge of research fields relevant for the project, such as e.g. noncommutative geometry, is of course a plus, as are extra-curricular activities in, for instance, student associations, sports, music, etc.

A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The preferred starting date is before September 1, 2026.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week, will range from € 3.059 in the first year to €3.881 (scale P) in the last year. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.