The Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (MPI MiS) is located in Leipzig, Germany. Our research advances outward-looking mathematics. We are committed to innovative fundamental research in mathematics, and to transferring concepts and structures from mathematics into other academic fields. We invite applications of outstanding mathematicians for a position as

Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2).

We are looking for an internationally recognized scholar with a research profile in geometry, group theory, topology, or dynamics, and possibly their applications. The appointment is for six years. Candidates should hold a PhD, awarded within the past six years, and have postdoctoral research experience. There is an opportunity for close interactions with other research groups at the institute. The research group will be embedded into the Geometry, Groups, and Dynamics Division led by our director Anna Wienhard.

The Max Planck Gesellschaft wants to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are under-represented. We therefore explicitly ask women to apply. The Max Planck Gesellschaft has set itself the target of employing more individuals with severe disabilities. We explicitly welcome applications from individuals with severe disabilities.

Our offer:
– W2 position as Max Planck Research Group Leader – paid on the basis of remuneration group W2 of the Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act (Bundesbesoldungsgesetz)
– Funding for one postdoctoral fellow, guests, workshops, and travel.
– Participation in our doctoral program “International Max Planck Research School on Mathematics in the Sciences” is appreciated and provides funding for PhD students.

Please email a single PDF file containing
your CV
a list of publications
copies of three publications
a one-page summary of scientific achievements
a two-page research plan

as well as names and email addresses of at least two references who are willing to provide a letter of recommendation to applicationW2(at)mis.mpg.de.