Postdoc position in geometry

We offer a 2 year postdoc position funded by the FWO project "Symmetries in geometric deformation problems". The principal investigators are Marco Zambon and Miquel Cueca. The project is concerned with deformations of certain geometric structures related to Poisson geometry (Lie subalgebroids, Dirac structures, Lagrangian Q-manifolds, complex structures and complex Lie subalgebroids); in particular, it investigates and compares the various notions of equivalence of deformations that arise.

The research interests of the candidate should have an overlap with these topics.

The members of the KU Leuven geometry section work on topics related to Poisson/symplectic geometry on one side, and to Riemannian geometry and submanifold theory on the other.

KU Leuven, situated in a historic university town, features an excellent mathematics department providing a stimulating research environment.

Responsibilities

Develop your research program in the geometry section of the KU Leuven department of mathematics, on topics related to the deformation theory of geometric structures.

Contribute to the research activities of the geometry section (seminars, workshops), carry out moderate teaching duties, which may include lectures/exercise sessions, organizing student seminars, supervising bachelor or master theses,..

Profile

You have a Ph.D. in mathematics (or a related field) with a strong research record in subjects relevant to the above mentioned project.

You have a very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Dutch is not required.

Offer

We offer a 2 year postdoctoral position, starting in September 2027 (negotiable).

We offer a yearly budget to attend conferences and for short research stays.

We offer a grant in the range of 2900-3000 € (non-binding estimate) net per month depending on qualifications and increasing with experience.

We offer you health insurance and social benefits also for the accompanying partner and/or children.

Marco Zambon's personal website

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Marco Zambon, mail: marco.zambon@kuleuven.be or Mr. Miquel Cueca Ten, mail: miquel.cuecaten@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than December 10, 2026.

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