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Technische Universität Dresden - Faculty of Mathematics, Institute of Algebra, the Chair of Algebra and Discrete Structures

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

At the Faculty of Mathematics, Institute of Algebra, the Chair of Algebra and Discrete Structures offers two project positions as
Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting as soon as possible. The positions are limited until February 28, 2029. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The positions are generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate your request in your application.

Tasks:

Contribution to the ERC Synergy Grant “POCOCOP (Polynomial-time computation: opening the black boxes in constraint problems)”. This includes the systematic exploration of polynomial-time tractability in the field of constraint satisfaction and its extensions, in particular promise CSPs, valued CSPs, and CSPs over infinite domains. The work is embedded in a larger research team and involves exchange visits with the partner universities in Prague and Vienna.

Requirements:

  • university and PhD degree in mathematics or theoretical computer science
  • strong background in at least one of the following fields: theoretical computer science, model theory, or universal algebra
  • high motivation and creativity

What we offer:

  • the opportunity for engaging and independent work within a flat hierarchy, in an open-minded team and supportive atmosphere
  • flexible arrangements for working hours to support a good work-life balance
  • 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day workweek)
  • extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • health care and sports programs offered by TUD
  • a discounted job ticket (also available as a Deutschlandticket)
  • participation in the supplementary pension scheme for employees in the public sector via VBL (Federal and State Government Employees Retirement Fund)

How to apply:

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by April 20, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to manuel.bodirsky@tu-dresden.de or to:
TU Dresden, Chair of Algebra and Discrete Structures, Prof. Dr. Manuel Bodirsky, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website:
https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.