Postdoc in Topological Data Analysis
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Do you have an inquisitive mind and a passion for mathematics? Please apply for a Postdoctoral position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Postdoc in Topological Data Analysis
- Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw (NU)
- Amsterdam
Your function
The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in topological data analysis. The researcher will work on developing the mathematical foundations of multiparameter persistent homology. The position is part of the VIDI Project “New Connections in Topological Data Analysis”, and will be supervised by Magnus Bakke Botnan. In addition, the researcher will be a member of the Center for Topology and Applications Amsterdam.
The preferred starting date is 01.04.2027
Your duties
- conducting research in the area of topological data analysis (85%)
- contributing to the teaching portfolio of the Department of Mathematics (15%)
Your profile
- a PhD in mathematics with expertise in topological data analysis
- strong independent research skills
- good communication skills in English
What do we offer?
A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €4,599 and a maximum of €5,760. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.
The appointment will initially be for 2 years. After a satisfactory evaluation, the contract can be extended for another year. Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
- good paid parental leave scheme
About us
The Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics strives for excellence in research. The department balances pure mathematical research with mathematical research motivated by applications. Researchers in the department are on one hand active at a fundamental and theoretical level, and, on the other hand, work on applications with links to business, the sciences, and societal issues. The department has a strong international research staff with expertise in dynamical systems, topology, geometry and algebra, as well as in stochastics (statistics, data analytics, probability).
Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.
We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. We work on sustainable solutions with social impact. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research.
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility.
At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, we attach great importance to the societal impact of our education and research. Personal development and social involvement are key parts of our vision on education, in which individual differences are seen as a strength. This allows us to develop innovations and insights that contribute to a better world.